(A) It shall be unlawful for any person owning, harboring, or having the care of a dangerous animal or potentially dangerous animal to permit or enable such animal to go beyond the property of such person unless the animal is under the control of a person nineteen (19) years of age or older, the animal is restrained securely by a harness and leash no more than six (6) feet in length, and the animal is properly muzzled to reasonably prevent the animal from biting.
(B) Definitions. For purposes of this section:
HARNESS. A close fitting device with straps that encircle the animal’s body across the chest, over the shoulders, and under the belly behind the front legs, to which a leash can be securely attached, and which is constructed of materials sufficient to securely restrain the animal wearing it given the size and strength of the animal.
LEASH. A strap, rope or similar tethering device that can be securely attached to a harness and which is of sufficient strength and weight to securely restrain the animal wearing the harness.
MUZZLE. A basket or cage-like device approved by the Animal Control Authority to cover the animal’s mouth and snout and prevent the animal from biting, but which allows the animal to open its mouth to pant and drink. (Ord. No. 828, 10/16/12)