§ 6-44. Same—Duties, powers.

(a)

It shall be the duty of such board to investigate all animal bites of a life-threatening or disfiguring nature and all bites upon humans or other animals which cause bodily injury.

The board will convene at the request of the animal control officer or a duly filed complaint by any citizen of the city concerning an animal which is believed to be a vicious or dangerous animal. A sworn, written complaint must be filed with the animal control officer of the city as follows:

(1)

Name, address and telephone number of the complainant and the same for any witnesses;

(2)

Date, time and location of any incident involving the animal;

(3)

Description of the animal;

(4)

Name, address and telephone number of the animal's owner if known;

(5)

A statement regarding the animal which is believed to be a vicious and dangerous animal, stating the facts upon which such complaint is based;

(6)

A statement that the animal has exhibited vicious propensities in past conduct if known; and

(7)

Other facts or circumstances of the incident.

(b)

The board shall determine which such animals shall be considered vicious animals, and such finding shall be justified when:

(1)

The biting animal has previously had a micro-chip inserted pursuant to section 6-6;

(2)

The animal bite was unprovoked;

(3)

The biting animal has been trained to fight or actually used for fighting; or

(4)

The animal has caused a bite of a life-threatening or physically disfiguring nature while off the premises of the owner of such animal.

(Ord. No. 528-8, § 1, 11-11-13)