(A) An animal is declared to be vicious within the meaning of this section when a propensity to attack or bite human beings or other animals shall exist and is known or ought reasonably to be known by the owner. No vicious animal shall be allowed off the premises of its owner unless muzzled and on a leash, in charge of the owner or a member of the owner’s family over 16 years of age.
(B) Any vicious animal which is found off the premises of its owner, other than as provided herein, shall be seized by the Animal Control Officer and/or police officer and impounded. If the animal cannot be captured, it may be destroyed. If the animal has been seen running at large, or bites a person and it can be witnessed, the Animal Control Officer or a police officer may order the owner to deliver the animal to the animal shelter within 24 hours and the owner ordered to appear in court to show cause why this animal should not be destroyed.
(1975 Code, § 6-7) (Ord. 816, passed 1-4-1982) Penalty, see § 93.99