FINAL ORDINANCE NO. 08-088 - Laserfiche WebLink

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(a) A proper enclosure exists for the dangerous dog and a posting on the premises with a clearly visible warning sign, including a warning symbol to inform children, that there is a dangerous dog on the property; and (b) A surety bond issued by a surety company authorized to conduct business in this state in a form acceptable to the county in the sum of at Ieast $50,000, payable to any person injured by the dangerous dog, or a policy of liability insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to conduct business in this state in the amount of at least $50,000, insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog. (2) Tee. The county may charge the owner an annual fee, in addition to any regular dog licensing fees, to obtain a certificate of registration for a dangerous dog under this section. (3) Law enforcement exemption. The provisions of this section do not apply to dangerous dogs used by law enforcement officials for police work. (4) Tag. A dangerous dog registered under this section must have a standardized, easily identifiable tag identifying the dog as dangerous affixed to the dog's collar at all times. § 95.32 Dangerous Dogs; Containment Requirements An owner of a dangerous dog shall keep the dangerous dog, while on the owner's property, in a proper enclosure. If the dog is outside the proper enclosure, the dog must be muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under the physical restraint of a responsible person. The muzzle must be made in a manner that will prevent the dog from biting any person or animal but that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration. § 95.33 Potentially Dangerous Dogs; Reporting And Notification (A) Incident report. The Animal Control Officer shall complete an "Incident Report" on any incident listed in the definition for "potentially dangerous dog" in § 11.01. (B) Notice declaring a potentially dangerous dog. The Animal Control Officer shall provide the animal owner with a "Notice to Declare Dog Potentially Dangerous" for any incident listed in the definition for "potentially dangerous dog" in § 11.01. The Animal Control Officer shall provide written notice to the City Clerk/Administrator that a"Notice to Declare Dog Potentially Dangerous" has been issued to an animal owner. (1) Every reasonable attempt should be made by the Animal Control Officer to deliver the "Notice To Declare a Potentially Dangerous Dog" to the animal owner in person. (2) If the "Notice" cannot be delivered to the animal owner, the Animal Control Officer shall provide the "Notice" to the City Clerk/Administrator for mailing. The "Notice To Declare a Potentially Dangerous Dog" shall be mailed to the animal owner by certified mail. § 95.34 Potentially Dangerous bogs, Containment Requirements 13