(A) The owner of a dog found to be a dangerous dog pursuant to this chapter by an Administrator may file a complaint against the Administrator in the Circuit Court within 35 days of receipt of notification of the determination, for a de novo hearing on the determination pursuant to § 15.3 of the Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/15.3.
(B) The owner of a dog found to be a dangerous dog pursuant to the Animal Control Act by the Director may, within 14 days of receipt of notification of the determination, request an administrative hearing to appeal the determination pursuant to the Department of Agriculture’s rules applicable to formal administrative proceedings (8 Ill. Admin. Code part 1, subparts A and B).
(C) Until the order has been reviewed and at all times during the appeal process, the owner shall comply with the requirements set forth by the Administrator, the Court or the Director.
(D) At any time after a final order has been entered, the owner may petition the Circuit Court to reverse the designation of dangerous dog.
(Prior Code, § 90-1-26) (Ord. 2006-014, passed 7-10-2006)