(a) An animal is deemed to be a dangerous animal when:
(1) It has, without provocation, caused serious injury to a human being or domestic animal; or
(2) It has a known propensity, tendency or disposition, without provocation, to cause serious injury to a human being or domestic animal; or
(3) It has been designated to be a dangerous animal after a hearing by the Director of Public Safety or his or her designee; and
(4) The public safety can be protected by the owner or custodian of the animal exercising reasonable control over the animal.
(b) An animal is deemed to be a vicious animal when:
(1) It has, without provocation, caused serious injury to a human being or domestic animal; or
(2) It has a known propensity, tendency or disposition, without provocation, to cause serious injury to a human being or domestic animal; or
(3) It has been designated to be a vicious animal after a hearing by the Director of Public Safety or his or her designee; and
(4) The public safety cannot be protected by the owner or custodian of the animal exercising reasonable control over the animal.
(5) It meets the definitions of a “vicious dog” as set forth in Ohio R.C. 955.11. (Ord. 34-08. Passed 12-11-08.)