§ 32.1407 Conditions for Destroying Animal Found Vicious or Potentially Dangerous.

   (a)   An animal determined to be a vicious or potentially dangerous animal may be destroyed by the Animal Care and Control Program when it is found, after proceedings conducted under § 32.1403, that the release of the animal would create a significant threat to the public health, safety and welfare. If it is determined that a vicious or potentially dangerous animal may be released, the Chief Officer shall impose conditions upon the ownership of the animal, including, but not limited to, the conditions set forth in § 32.1405 in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

   (b)   An animal previously determined to be a vicious or potentially dangerous animal may be destroyed by the Animal Care and Control Program when it is found, after proceedings conducted under § 32.1403, that the owner or keeper of the animal has failed to comply with the provisions of § 32.1405(a).

(Ord. 3804, passed - -2000)