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these requirements in writing. Failure to comply with a requirement is a violation of this code, punishable as a misdemeanor and /or as a civil violation. (Ord. 03 -08, passed 5 -27 -2008) r § 503.15 . y w. a .. ! 1 ! i.• BY AN ANIMAL. ATTACK (1) Attack by an animal. It shall be unlawful for any person's animal to inflict or attempt to inflict bodily injury to any person or other animal whether or not the owner is present. This section shall not apply to an attack by a dog under the control of an on -duty law enforcement officer or to an attack upon an uninvited intruder who has entered the owner's home with criminal intent. (2) Destruction of a dangerous animal. The animal control officer shall have the authority to order the destruction of dangerous animals in accordance with the terms established by this chapter. (3) Definitions. (a) A DANGEROUS ANIMAL is an animal which has: 1. Caused bodily injury or disfigurement to any person on public or private property; 2. Engaged in any attack on any person under circumstances which would indicate danger to personal safety; 3. Exhibited unusually aggressive behavior, such as an attack on another animal; 4. Bitten one or more persons on two or more occasions; or 5. Been found to be potentially dangerous and /or the owner has personal knowledge animals. (b) A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMAL is an animal which has: 1. Bitten a human or a domestic animal on public or private property; 2 When unprovoked, chased or approached a person upon the streets, sidewalks, or apparent attitude of attack; or 3. Has engaged in unprovoked attacks causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals.