(A) The owner or keeper of any dog found to be potentially dangerous or vicious pursuant to this chapter shall notify the City Manager and the Animal Control Department immediately if the dog has escaped, is unconfined, has attacked another animal, has bitten a human being, or has died. If the reportable incident referred to in the previous sentence occurs during a weekend or holiday, the immediate telephone notification shall be to the City Police Department.
(B) The owner or keeper of a dog found to be potentially dangerous pursuant to this chapter shall notify, in writing, the Animal Control Department serving the city, the City Manager, and, if applicable, the Police Agency in the jurisdiction of relocation, within 48 hours if the dog is sold, transferred, or permanently removed from the place where the owner or keeper resided or kept the dog at the time the dog was determined to be potentially dangerous. The owner or keeper shall also furnish written notice to the Animal Control Department of any new address where the dog is to be kept and the name, address and telephone number of any new owner.
(C) The owner or keeper of a dog found to be vicious pursuant to this chapter shall notify, in writing, the Animal Control Department serving the city, the City Manager, and, if applicable, the Police Agency in the jurisdiction of relocation, at least 48 hours prior to selling, transferring, or permanently removing the dog to a new location and shall also furnish this notice providing any new address where the dog is to be kept and the name, address and telephone number of any new owner.
(Ord. 493-C.S., passed 9-15-98) Penalty, see § 92.99