(A) It shall be unlawful to permit any dangerous animal or any vicious animal of any kind to run at large within the village; exhibitions or parades of animals which are fierce in nature in the eyes of the law may be conducted only upon securing a permit from the Chief of Police.
('77 Code, § 92.002) (Ord., passed 7-6-54)
(B) If a confined dog is declared to be dangerous, fierce, or vicious by either a licensed veterinarian, the village's Health Officer or the Chief of Police or his or her designated representative, the owner or keeper of such dog shall immediately provide extraordinary precautions such as muzzles, chains, cages, and warning signs as may be required to safeguard the public. Any dog at large which by its actions is deemed by the Health Officer or Chief of Police, or their designated representatives to be dangerous, fierce, or vicious, and cannot safely be taken up and impounded, may be tranquilized by the Police Department. It shall be the duty of the Health Officer to forthwith deliver such tranquilized dog to a licensed veterinarian. Provided, however, that a police officer shall have the right to slay any dog or animal when in his or her determination there is an imminent threat of loss of life or serious injury.
(C) Dogs that are maintained at a residential, commercial, or other establishment for protection only, shall be contained by a secure fence at all times when outdoors, including when on the owner's property.
(Ord. 79-0-006, passed 3-26-79) Penalty, see § 10.99