§ 10-43. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Collector means the city revenue collector or his duly authorized agent.

Dangerous animal means:

(1)

Any animal that attacks or bites a human being or domestic animals without provocation.

(2)

Any animal for which compelling evidence is presented to show that the animals manifests the disposition to bite, attack or injure a human being or other domestic animal while off the owner's premises and without provocation.

Dogs include animals of all ages, both female and male which are members of the canine or dog family.

Muzzle means appropriate material with sufficient strength to restrain the dog from biting. No such muzzle employed shall be made from any material or maintained on the dog in any manner so as to cut or injure the dog.

Owner means every person owning, keeping or harboring a dog within the corporate limits of the city.

Severe injury means any physical injury to a human being or domestic animal that results in muscle tears or disfiguring lacerations, or require multiple sutures or corrective cosmetic surgery.

Unconfined means an animal that is not securely confined indoors or confined in a securely enclosed and locked pen, as described hereinafter, or structure upon the premises of the owner.

Vaccination means an injection of any vaccine for rabies approved by the state veterinarian and administered by a licensed veterinarian or agent of the health officer.

Vicious animal means any of the following:

(1)

Any animal, which, when unprovoked, in an aggressive manner, inflicts severe injury on or kills a human being or domestic animal; or

(2)

Any animal previously determined to be and currently listed as a dangerous animal which, after its owner or custodian has been notified of this determination, continues the dangerous behavior.

(Code 1962, § 4-16; Code 2006, § 6.08.01; Ord. No. 2126, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No, 3635, § 1, 4-19-2005; Ord. No. 3585, §§ 1, 2, 10-18-2005)