§ 4-14.5. Dog and cat bites with injuries.

(a)

The owner or keeper of any dog or cat that inflicts severe injuries as defined in Section 4-2 or attacks or kills a domestic animal as described in Section 4-2 shall be subject to the provisions of Section 4-14 above. If the Division concludes, following an animal bite investigation, that the dog or cat inflicted severe injuries while unprovoked, the owner or keeper shall, at all times that the dog or cat is not securely confined indoors or confined in an enclosure:

(1)

Muzzle the dog or cat in such a manner as to prevent it from biting or injuring any person or other animal; and

(2)

Keep the dog or cat on a leash with the owner or keeper in attendance.

(b)

Failure to comply with the requirements above shall constitute a violation of this section. Any person cited for an infraction for bites and unmuzzled dog(s) or cat(s) shall be assessed the civil penalty or penalties in the amount set by resolution.

(Ord. No. 2002-23, § 2, 6-11-02; Ord. No. 2005-35, § 3, 9-13-05; Ord. No. 2011-03, § 4, 1-25-11; Ord. No. 2013-10, § 1, 2-12-13)