(A) It is hereby determined that Pit Bull Terriers have inherently vicious and dangerous propensities; and are potentially hazardous and unreasonably dangerous to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens, residents and inhabitants of the City of Walton.
(B) The ownership, location, maintenance, keeping, harboring or use of Pit Bull Terriers in the City of Walton is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
(C) No person shall cause, permit, promote, aid, assist, encourage or engage in the ownership, location, maintenance, keeping, harboring or use of Pit Bull Terriers in the City of Walton, unless such person is a veterinarian licensed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and engaged in the business thereof, at the address indicated in the occupational license issued therefore, by the City of Walton. A violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2000-03, passed 2-14-00)