§ 6-118. Vicious dog owner prohibited from owning other dogs.  


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  • (a)

    The owner of a dog determined to be a vicious dog may be prohibited by the dangerous animal committee from owning, possessing, controlling, or having custody of any dog for a period of up to three years, when it is found, at proceedings conducted pursuant to this article, that ownership or possession of a dog by that person would create a significant threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the public.

    (b)

    Even after the time of prohibition has expired, this restriction shall continue in full force and effect until the person prohibited from owning any dog satisfies any and all fines, fees, and costs assessed against him by the administrative hearing panel.

    (c)

    Whoever violates an order by the dangerous animal committee prohibiting a person from owning a dog shall be fined $500.00 for each violation.

(Ord. No. 15-12-1125-OR, 12-15-2015)