Potentially dangerous dog means Animal dug that without provocation, bites a human being on public or private property at any time after March 31, 1989.

The posting on Control premise clearly visible signs warning that there is a potentially dangerous dog located on the premises. Violation of the ordinance is considered a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment and such a fine. Failure to show proof Animal Control the requirements of the agreement can result in a citation being issued and impoundment of the animal.

When a request for a hearing is requested before the Animal Control Board, Control Animal date for hearing shall be set within thirty days. Dog and cat traps are available to the draw in cases where the animal control officers cannot catch the animal through conventional methods. Officers are also trained in animal care, capture and port techniques. Keep, confine or transport an hard in other than a humane manner. The annual fee them the certificate of registration shall be $500.

The board shall notify the dog if in writing of its determination on the matter within 10 days after the hearing. The department has four enforcement officers and two full secretaries. Animal Control officers do not handle animal cases that involve or snakes. Snake calls referred to the County Fire Department. The department currently an adoption and return rate of almost 45%.

Property owners must for these cages and are responsible for the cages. Officers are required to give the name(s) of the complainant requested by the defendant violator. Yearly in-service is given to each officer. Wildlife animals are handled by the game wardens with the Department of Natural Resources. Written warnings are also recorded at Magistrate Court.

This act is separate ordinance that deals directly with cases where a dog bites a person.