(a) The owner of a dangerous or vicious dog shall, within three (3) business days after classification of the dog as dangerous or vicious or upon acquisition of such a dog, obtain an annual permit from the City of Wheeling to harbor the dog. All owners at the effective date of this ordinance shall be given 60 days after such effective date to comply with the registration of such dogs as identified in this article.
(b) At the time the permit is issued, a tag shall be issued to the owner of the dangerous or vicious dog. The tag shall be worn at all times by the dog to clearly and easily identify it as a dangerous or vicious dog. Annual renewal and tags are required. The owner or keeper of a dangerous or vicious dog who registers but fails to place the foregoing red tag on said dog shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day shall be a separate citable offense. Tags shall be available at the Finance Department of the City at a cost of five dollars ($5.00) annually.
(c) The permit for maintaining a dangerous or vicious dog shall be presented to an animal control officer or police officer upon demand.
(Ord. 13176. Passed 1-17-06.)