§ 6-52. Finding of an animal, other than a dog, as "dangerous."

(a)

A person learns that the person is the owner of a dangerous animal when:

(1)

The owner knows of an attack as described in section 6-51, definition of "dangerous animal"; or

(2)

The owner is informed by the animal [care and] control authority that the animal is a dangerous animal.

(b)

If a person reports an incident described in section 6-51, definition of "dangerous animal," the animal [care and] control authority may investigate the incident. If, after receiving the sworn statements of any witnesses, the animal [care and] control authority determines that the animal is a dangerous animal, it shall notify the owner of that fact.

(c)

An owner, not later than the 15th day after the date the owner is notified that an animal owned by the owner is a dangerous animal, may appeal the determination of the animal [care and] control authority to municipal court. An owner may appeal the decision of municipal court in the same manner as other appeals from municipal court.

(Ord. No. 2456, 4-7-08)