The following requirements are imposed on any person owning or keeping (having care, custody, and control) of a potentially dangerous dog, dangerous dog, vicious animal, or non-domestic animal.
(A) Identify the animal by having the animal wear, at all times, a collar and/or tag identifying address and owner.
(B) Post on the premises where the animal is kept. The sign shall be visible and capable of being read from the public street or sidewalk adjacent to the premises and contain a symbol that informs children of the presence of a dangerous animal.
(C) Spay or neuter the animal unless the owner is a registered breeder.
(D) Identify the animal by affixing a tag with a code number issued by the Town Police Department for a fee.
(E) Notify the Town Police Department within 24 hours if the animal has died, been sold, or donated, and provide the Police Department with the name, address, and phone number of the new owner, if any.
(F) Pay a fee annually (between January 2 and January 20 of each calendar year) or whenever an animal is newly obtained, and is provided a proper enclosure.
(1) PROPER ENCLOSURE means, while on the owner’s property, the animal shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure with at least 150 square feet of space for each animal kept therein which is over six months of age, and which is suitable to prevent the entry of children and designed to prevent the animal from escaping. Such pen or structure shall have secure sides and secure top and shall also provide protection from the elements for the animal.
(2) While outside the enclosure, the animal must be:
(a) On a chain link leash not more than six feet in length and held in the hand;
(b) Muzzled; and
(c) Controlled by a person over 16 years of age and possessing suitable discretion.
(3) While off the premises of the owner, keeper, or harborer, the animal must:
(a) Be on a chain link leash or tether not more than six feet in length and under the control of the owner or person over 16 years of age and possessing suitable discretion; and
(b) Muzzled or securely confined in a locked cage with a top and bottom.
(G) At the time of registration, provide proof of liability insurance with an insurance company authorized to write liability insurance in the state, providing coverage in each occurrence subject to a limit exclusive of interest and costs of not less than $1,000,000 because of damage or bodily injury to or death of a person caused by the dog and provide a certificate of such coverage to the Town Police Department at the time the animal is registered.
(H) Ensure that the animal or animals do not at any time go unconfined on the property of another or be at large within the town.
(I) Annually license the animal with the Police Department. Failure of the animal to wear this license is prima facie evidence of lack of licensing.
(J) Vaccinate the animal against rabies by a licensed veterinarian and revaccinate at regular interval for the life of the animal. Said animal must wear rabies vaccination tags, issued by a licensed veterinarian, at all times. Failure to wear said tag is prima facie evidence of the lack of vaccination against rabies.
(Prior Code, Ch. 3, Art. 1, § 12) Penalty, see § 91.99