(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to own a guard dog without first obtaining a guard dog permit as provided hereafter. It shall be unlawful for any person to hire the use of a guard dog that has not been issued a guard dog permit.
(B) A permit required by this section shall be obtained from the animal control officer. The application shall set forth the type of dog, the site(s) where said dog shall be used, the hours of use of said dog and any other information deemed appropriate by the Sheriff’s Office.
(C) Permits are not transferrable from one owner to another or from one site to another.
(D) On the premises where a guard dog is used, conspicuous warning signs shall be posted at each door or gate that gives access to the guard dog. A telephone number that provides 24-hour access to the dog’s handler must be provided.
(E) A guard dog shall not be allowed to become a nuisance.
(F) A guard dog shall, in addition to being licensed, be microchipped and the microchip number registered with the animal control officer or the Sheriff’s Office. The license shall be attached to a one-inch wide red or orange collar with the word “Danger” written or embroidered in black letters. The collar must be on the dog at all times.
(Ord. 2002-11-1, passed 11-4-2002) Penalty, see § 90.999