705.14 REPORT OF ESCAPE OF EXOTIC OR DANGEROUS ANIMAL.

   (a)   The owner, keeper or harborer of any species of the animal kingdom that escapes from his or her custody or control and that is not indigenous to Ohio or presents a risk of serious physical harm to persons or property, or both, shall, within one hour after he or she discovers or reasonably should have discovered the escape, report it to:

      (1)   A law enforcement officer of the City and the Sheriff of Cuyahoga County; and

      (2)   The Clerk of Council.

   (b)   If the office of the Clerk of Council is closed to the public at the time a report is required by subsection (a) hereof, then it is sufficient compliance with subsection (a) hereof if the owner or keeper makes the report within one hour after the office is next open to the public.

(Ord. 87-99. Enacted 4-25-88.)