§ 6.08.020. Administrative hearing to determine if dog potentially dangerous or vicious, or if owner of a dog previously determined potentially dangerous or vicious in violation of this title, or if dog a significant public threat.

A.

If an investigation conducted by any Oakland peace officer or Animal Control Officer results in a determination that there is probable cause to believe that (1) a dog is potentially dangerous or vicious; or (2) that the owner of a dog previously determined potentially dangerous or vicious is in violation of any of the provisions of this title or orders of the City Manager issued pursuant thereto; or (3) if any dog is a significant threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, the officer in charge of the Animal Control Section shall file with the City Manager a verified complaint setting forth facts that establish probable cause to believe the dog in question is potentially dangerous or vicious, that the owner of a previously determined potentially dangerous or vicious dog is in violation of any of the provisions of this title or orders issued pursuant thereto, or that a dog is a significant threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.

B.

The City Manager or his or her designee shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the dog in question should be declared potentially dangerous or vicious, or if the owner of a dog previously determined potentially dangerous or vicious is in violation of this title and if so, what orders or penalties should apply, or if a dog poses a significant threat to public health, safety and welfare and, if so, what orders should apply.

(Prior code § 3-9.37)