45-04 Amend 506 Dangerous & Vicious Animals

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implied consent or peaceably and lawfµlIy, of the animal's dangerousness, and to inform applicable publl~ agencies again if the animal is moved to another location; and To obtain liability insurance with an insurer authorized to write liability insuranGe in the State, providing coverage for each occurrence,. subject to a limit, exclusive of interest and costs, of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), because of damage or bodily injury to, or death of, a human being caused by the animal. (b) If the owner or custodian of the dangerous animal files a notice of appeal of the Heaith Commissioner's decision with a court of competent jurisdiction, the order of the Animal Warden to remove the dangerous animal from the City or to impose reasonable terms, conditions and restrictions which the Animal Warden deems are necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare shall not be stayed pending the appeal. (4) (c) If the owner or custodian of an impounded or confined dangerous animal wishes to reclaim and remove it from the City, the Animal Warden shall release it, provided that the animal is taken to its new location outside the City immediately and directly upon its release. No Person to whom such animal is released shall fail to remove the animal immediately and directly from the City. (d) Whoever violates this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in Section 506.01(b). 50CU2 PIT BULL DOGS OR CANARY DOGS. (a) All pit bull dogs and canary dogs (Perro de PresaCanario) are deemed to be dangerous animals even in the absence of a hearing by the Health Commissioner, and owners. or custodians of such animals are subject to the terms, conditions and re.strictionS of Section 506.11. (b) As used in this section, "pit bull dog" means any Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dog; any dog of mixed breed which has the appearance and characteristics of being predominantly of Such breeds; any dog commonly known as a pit bull, pit bull dog or pit bull terrier; or a combinatioh of any of these breeds. (c) As used in this section "cahary dog." or "Perro de PresaCanariQ Dogs" also include any dog of mixed breed which has the appearance and characteristics of being predominantly of such breed. (d) In the event of a dispute as to whether or not a dO(J is a pit bull dog, a canary dog, or some other breed, the Health Commissioner shall make the determination with or without a hearing, and the burden of proof that such dog is not a pit bull dog or canary dog shall be upon the owner or custodian. 506.13 POLICE DOGS. The terms "dangerous animal" and "vicious animal," as used in this chapter, do not include police dogs that have been trained and may be used to assist law enfurcement officers in the perf<,>rmance of their official duties. 506.99 PENALTY. (EDITOR'S NOTE: See Section 501.99 for penalties applicable to any misdemeanor classification.)