§ 6.08.200. Muzzling of vicious dog.  


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  • In any case where a dog determined to be vicious pursuant to this title is outside an enclosure, except in cases where it is inside the dwelling of its owner or keeper, which dwelling is sufficient to contain the dog, or in custody of a veterinarian, the dog shall be securely and humanely muzzled and restrained with a harness and nylon leash sufficient to restrain the dog, having a minimum tensile strength of three hundred (300) pounds and not exceeding two feet in length, and shall be under the direct charge and control of its owner or keeper. For the purposes of this section, a dog which is humanely muzzled shall be able to drink, breathe and pant freely.

(Prior code § 3-9.55)