(A) (1) An animal shall be declared vicious only after the enforcement authority has received an affidavit of complaint by an individual under oath, stating all pertinent facts to support the allegation that the animal is vicious.
(2) If the complaint is determined valid, the enforcement authority shall file a complaint in municipal court. The judge, after hearing the evidence, shall make the final determination as to whether the animal qualifies as a vicious animal.
(B) Any owner of an animal which qualifies under this section as a vicious dog/animal must adhere to the requirements listed under § 91.09.
(C) A violation of this section shall be subject to the penalties described in all other parts of this chapter. In addition, the judge can, in his or her discretion, order the animal impounded at the owner’s expense until the owner complies with the terms of this section, or can order the destruction of the animal when necessary to preserve the public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 2021-4, passed 11-16-2021) Penalty, see § 91.99