Medford Massachusetts

Salem Massachusetts

Medford Massachusetts

Revised Ordinances City of Medford Massachusetts

Chapter 6 ANIMALS* 

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*Cross references: Animals prohibited from running at large in parks and playgrounds, § 62-95.

State law references: Dogs generally, M.G.L.A. c. 140, §§ 136A--175; authority of city to enact ordinances licensing or restraining dogs, M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 173; dog licensing, M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 137; disposition of vicious, barking dogs, M.G.L.A. c. 140, §§ 157, 159; animals, M.G.L.A. c. 129; infirm animals, M.G.L.A. c. 133; cruelty to animals, M.G.L.A. c. 272, § 77 et seq.

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Article I. In General

Secs. 6-1--6-35. Reserved.

Article II. Dogs

Division 1. Generally

Sec. 6-36. Certificate of vaccination required; validity of other licenses; transfer license and fee.

Sec. 6-37. License fees.

Sec. 6-38. At-large; restraint.

Sec. 6-39. Confinement and notice.

Sec. 6-40. Impoundment; redemption; sale or destruction.

Sec. 6-41. Violation of article; fine.

Sec. 6-42. Quarterly reports of dog officer; contents.

Secs. 6-43--6-70. Reserved.

Division 2. Waste Disposal

Sec. 6-71. Duty of owner or controller to dispose.

Sec. 6-72. Duty to possess means of removal.

Sec. 6-73. Method of removal and disposal.

Sec. 6-74. Enforcement of division.

Sec. 6-75. Violation of division; fine.

Secs. 6-76--6-105. Reserved.

Article III. Rabies Control

Sec. 6-106. Vaccination against rabies; certificate; tag; proof of vaccination.

ARTICLE II. DOGS*

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*State law references: Dogs, M.G.L.A. c. 140, §§ 136A--174; authority to regulate dogs, M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 173; cruelty to animals, M.G.L.A. c. 272, § 77.

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DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 6-36. Certificate of vaccination required; validity of other licenses; transfer license and fee.

Whoever is the owner or keeper of a dog six months of age or older shall present a certificate of vaccination against rabies, issued by a licensed veterinarian to the city clerk at the time of licensing. A license duly recorded in another city of the commonwealth shall be valid in the City of Medford, except in the case of the permanent removal of a dog from one city or town within the commonwealth into the City of Medford. The owner or keeper of such dog shall within 30 days after establishing permanent residence within this city present the original license and tag of such dog to the city clerk who shall issue to such owner or keeper a transfer license, together with a tag, for such dog upon payment of a fee in an amount set by the city and listed in appendix A of these Revised Ordinances which shall be deposited by the city clerk into the city treasury.

(Ord. No. 371, 1-8-1977)

State law references: Vaccination of cats and dogs against rabies, M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 145B.

Sec. 6-37. License fees.

The fee for every dog license, except as otherwise provided by law, shall be an amount set by the city and listed in appendix A of these Revised Ordinances for a male dog, and an amount set by the city and listed in appendix A of these Revised Ordinances for a female dog unless a certificate of a registered veterinarian who performed the operation that such female dog has been spayed and has thereby been deprived of the power of propagation has been shown to the city clerk, in which case the fee shall be an amount set by the city and listed in appendix A of these Revised Ordinances. A certified copy of such certificate on file in the office of any town or city clerk within the commonwealth may be accepted as evidence that such operation has been performed. If the city clerk is satisfied that the certificate of the veterinarian who spayed the dog cannot be obtained, he may accept in lieu thereof a statement signed under the penalties of perjury by a veterinarian registered and practicing in the commonwealth describing the dog and stating that he has examined such dog and that it appears to have been, and in his opinion has been, spayed and thereby deprived of the power of propagation. No fee shall be charged for a license for a dog specially trained to lead or serve a blind person, provided that the division of the blind certifies that such dog is so trained and actually in the services of a blind person. No fee shall be charged for hearing dogs as provided in M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 139. No license fee or part thereof shall be refunded because of the subsequent death, loss, spaying or removal from the commonwealth, or other disposal of the dog, nor shall any license fee or part thereof paid by mistake be paid or recovered back after it has been paid over to the county under M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 147.

(Rev. Ords. 1974, ch. 6, § 1)

State law references: Similar provision, M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 139.

Sec. 6-38. At-large; restraint.

It shall be unlawful for the owner or custodian of any dog to permit any such dog to run loose or be at large within the corporate limits of the city. All dogs found any place other than on the premises of the owner or custodian shall be deemed to be running loose or to be at large within the meaning of this section. Such dogs may be kept under control by means of a chain or leash, no longer than six feet. Those that may be in any vehicle or boat shall be deemed to be under personal control of the owner or custodian.

(Rev. Ords. 1974, ch. 6, § 2)

Sec. 6-39. Confinement and notice.

(a)     Any dog found to be at large in violation of section 6-38 shall be caught and confined, if possible, by the dog officer or any officer of the police who shall forthwith serve upon the owner or keeper of such dog, in hand or by leaving at the last and usual place of abode of such owner or keeper, or by mailing the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, along with mailing a copy of such citation by regular mail through the U.S. Post Office, a citation which shall state that:

(1)     Such violation has been committed;

(2)     Time and place of such violation;

(3)     Such violation will be referred to the district court for prosecution in accordance with M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 173A;

(4)     The dog shall be taken to a kennel operated by or for the city.

(b)     In no case shall a dog be sold or delivered to any person or organization intending to use the dog for vivisection purposes.

(Rev. Ords. 1974, ch. 6, § 3; Ord. No. 375, 5-24-1977; Ord. No. 484, 8-6-1985)

Sec. 6-40. Impoundment; redemption; sale or destruction.

A dog turned over to a kennel leased for this purpose by the city shall be kept for a period not to exceed ten days. If the dog is not claimed by its owner at the end of this ten-day period the dog shall become the property of the kennel owner, to be sold or destroyed at the kennel owner's expense.

(Ord. No. 375, 5-24-1977)

Sec. 6-41. Violation of article; fine.

Except as provided elsewhere in this article, violation of the provisions of this article shall be punishable as follows:

(1)     First offense . . . $25.00

(2)     Second and subsequent offenses in a calendar year . . . 50.00

(Rev. Ords. 1974, ch. 6, § 4; Ord. No. 363, 9-7-1976; Ord. No. 450, 3-29-1983)

State law references: Violations, noncriminal disposition, M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 173A.

Sec. 6-42. Quarterly reports of dog officer; contents.

(a)     The dog officer of the city shall prepare and submit to the mayor on October 1, January 2, April 1 and July 1 quarterly reports to include, but not necessarily to be limited to, the number of dogs apprehended, the number of complaints, the number of dog bite investigations and the disposition thereof.

(b)     The dog officer of the city shall annually review with the city clerk the census as it relates to dogs.

(Ord. No. 371, 1-8-1977)

Secs. 6-43--6-70. Reserved.

DIVISION 2. WASTE DISPOSAL

Sec. 6-71. Duty of owner or controller to dispose.

It shall be the duty of each person who owns, possesses or controls a dog to remove and dispose of any feces left by his dog on any sidewalk, street, park, playground or other public area. It shall further be the duty of each person who owns, possesses or controls a dog to remove and dispose of any feces left by his dog on any private property, neither owned nor occupied by such person.

(Ord. No. 550, 5-15-1990)

Sec. 6-72. Duty to possess means of removal.

No person who owns, possesses or controls such dog shall appear with such dog on any sidewalk, street, park, playground or other public area without the means of removal of any feces left by such dog. Furthermore, no person who owns, possesses or controls such dog shall appear on any private property, neither owned nor occupied by such person, without the means of removal of any feces left by such dog.

(Ord. No. 550, 5-15-1990)

Sec. 6-73. Method of removal and disposal.

For the purposes of this division, the means of removal shall be any tool, implement or other device carried for the purpose of picking up and containing such feces, unexposed to such person or the public. Disposal shall be accomplished by transporting such feces to a place suitable and regularly reserved for the disposal of human feces, specifically reserved for the disposal of human feces, specifically reserved for the disposal of canine feces, or as otherwise designated as appropriate by the board of health.

(Ord. No. 550, 5-15-1990)

Sec. 6-74. Enforcement of division.

Violation of this division shall be enforced in accordance with law by a police officer, the director of public health or his designees, the director of public works or his designees, or the city dog officer.

(Ord. No. 550, 5-15-1990)

Sec. 6-75. Violation of division; fine.

Violation of this division shall be punished by a fine of $50.00 for each occurrence.

(Ord. No. 550, 5-15-1990)

Secs. 6-76--6-105. Reserved.

ARTICLE III. RABIES CONTROL

Sec. 6-106. Vaccination against rabies; certificate; tag; proof of vaccination.

(a)     Whoever is the owner or keeper of a dog or cat six months of age or older shall cause such dog or cat to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian using a licensed vaccine according to the manufacturer's directions, and shall cause such dog or cat to be revaccinated at intervals recommended by the manufacturer. Unvaccinated dogs and cats acquired or moved into the city shall be vaccinated within 90 days after the acquisition or arrival into the city or upon reaching the age of six months, whichever last occurs. It shall be the duty of each veterinarian, at the time of vaccinating any dog or cat, to complete a certificate of rabies vaccination which shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: The owner's name and address; a description of the animal, including breed, sex, age, name and distinctive markings; the date of vaccination; the rabies vaccination tag number; the type of rabies vaccine used; the route of vaccination; the expiration date of the vaccine; and the vaccine lot number.

(b)     The veterinarian shall issue a tag with each certificate of vaccination. The tag shall be secured by the owner or keeper of such dog or cat to a collar or harness made of suitable material to be worn by the dog or cat; provided, however, that the owner of a cat may choose not to affix a tag to his cat, but shall have the tag available for inspection by authorized persons. If a tag is lost, the owner or keeper of the animal shall, upon presentation of the original vaccination certificate, be issued a new tag.

Cross references: Board of health, § 2-211 et seq.

State law references: Similar provisions, M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 145B.

Salem Massachusetts

Code of Ordinances City of Salem Massachusetts

Chapter 8 ANIMALS*

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*State law references: Animals generally, M.G.L.A. c. 129; dogs generally, M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 136A et seq.

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Article I. In General

Sec. 8-1. Appointment of inspector of animals.

Secs. 8-2--8-30. Reserved.

Article II. Dogs

Division 1. Generally

Sec. 8-31. License.

Sec. 8-32. Issuance of chapter on first issuance of license.

Sec. 8-33. Term of license.

Sec. 8-34. License fee.

Sec. 8-35. Restraint required.

Sec. 8-36. Disposal of waste.

Sec. 8-37. Ownership and use of security and guard dogs.

Sec. 8-38. Rabies vaccination.

Secs. 8-39--8-65. Reserved.

Division 2. Dangerous Dogs

Sec. 8-66. Definitions.

Sec. 8-67. Declaration.

Sec. 8-68. Confinement.

Sec. 8-69. Restraint on public ways.

Sec. 8-70. Number limited.

Sec. 8-71. Possession by minor.

Sec. 8-72. Collar.

Sec. 8-73. Signs.

Sec. 8-74. Muzzling.

Sec. 8-75. Breeding, selling or trading.

Sec. 8-76. Inflicting injury or damage.

Sec. 8-77. Penalty for violation.

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Sec. 8-1. Appointment of inspector of animals.

An inspector of animals for the city shall be appointed in the manner as provided in M.G.L.A. c. 129, § 15.

(Code 1973, § 5-1)

Secs. 8-2--8-30. Reserved.

ARTICLE II. DOGS

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

Sec. 8-31. License.

(a)     Whoever owns or keeps a dog that is six months old or over in the city shall obtain a license therefor from the city clerk.

(b)     The city clerk shall not grant such license for any dog unless the owner thereof provides the clerk with either a veterinarian's certification that such dog has been vaccinated in accordance with section 8-38 or a notarized letter from a veterinarian that a certificate was issued.

(c)     The owner or keeper of a licensed dog shall cause it to wear around its neck or body a collar or harness of leather or other suitable material, to which shall be securely attached a tag in a form prescribed by the city clerk and upon which shall appear the license number for the current year.

(d)     Whoever violates this section shall be subject to a fine of $25.00.

(e)     Any person failing to pay the fine stated in subsection (d) of this section within the 21 days provided will be subject to a surcharge of $10.00 in addition to the fine due.

(Code 1973, § 5-2; Ord. of 6-1-99, § I)

Sec. 8-32. Issuance of chapter on first issuance of license.

Every dog owner shall receive, upon first issuance of a dog license, a copy of this chapter.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-2.1))

Sec. 8-33. Term of license.

Dog licenses issued pursuant to this division shall expire on April 1 next after issuance.

(Code 1973, § 5-3)

State law references: Registration and licensing, M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 137.

Sec. 8-34. License fee.

(a)     The fee for a dog license shall be $10.00.

(b)     The fee for kennel licenses shall be as follows:

(1)     Four dogs or less . . . 35.00

(2)     Ten dogs or less . . . 50.00

(3)     More than ten dogs . . . 75.00

(4)     Transfer license . . . 5.00

(Code 1973, § 5-4; Ord. of 2-8-1996, § 1)

Sec. 8-35. Restraint required.

(a)     No person owning, harboring or having custody and control of a dog shall permit such dog to be at large in the city at any time elsewhere than on the premises of the owner, except if such dog is on the premises of another person with the knowledge and assent of such person. Further, any person owning, harboring or having custody and control of a dog in the city, when such dog is not on the premises of the owner or upon the premises of another person with the knowledge and assent of such person, shall control and restrain such dog by a leash of appropriate length.

(b)     The dog constable or assistant dog constable may take into custody any licensed dog found at large within the city in violation of subsection (a) of this section. The dog constable or assistant dog constable shall then impound the dog at any licensed kennel within the city and notify the owner of the location where the dog may be claimed. The owner shall pay the boarding fee which may have accrued before the kennel shall be obligated to release the dog. If the owner does not claim the dog within three days of receipt of notice, the dog constable shall cause a second notice to be sent to the owner by registered mail. If the owner does not claim the dog within three days of receipt of the second notice, the dog constable shall proceed against the owner for willful abandonment, pursuant to M.G.L.A. c. 272, § 84.

(c)     Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of $10.00 for a first offense, $25.00 for a second offense relating to the same dog and $50.00 for any subsequent offense relating to the same dog. Any dog that has been the subject of four or more violations of this section shall be deemed a nuisance within the provisions of M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 157, and shall be reported as such by the dog constable to the chief of police for appropriate action under that law. Notwithstanding, any violation whereby a dog is at large on a public beach, park, mall or market area shall be subject to a fine of $25.00 for a first offense and $50.00 for each additional offense relating to the same dog.

(d)     Any person failing to pay the fines stated in subsection (c) of this section within the 21 days provided will be subject to a surcharge of $10.00 in addition to the fine due.

(Code 1973, § 5-5; Ord. of 6-1-99, § I)

Sec. 8-36. Disposal of waste.

(a)     Duty to dispose. It shall be the duty of each person who owns, possesses or controls a dog to remove and dispose of any feces left by his dog on any sidewalk, street, park, public area or any private property of another. A copy of this section shall be given to every dog owner when licensing his dog.

(b)     Duty to possess means of removal. No person who owns, possesses or controls such dog shall appear with such dog on any sidewalk, street, park, public area or private property of another without the means of removal of any feces left by such dog.

(c)     Method of removal and disposal. For the purpose of this section, the means of removal shall be any tool, implement or other device carried for the purpose of picking up and containing such feces unexposed to such person or the public. Disposal shall be accomplished by transporting such feces to a place suitable and regularly reserved for the disposal of human feces or specifically reserved for the disposal of canine feces, and so disposing of such feces.

(d)     Fines for violation. Fines for violations of this section shall be $50.00 for each offense.

(e)     Exemption. This section shall not apply to a guide dog accompanying any handicapped person.

(f)     Any person failing to pay the above fines within the 21 days provided will be subject to a $10.00 surcharge in addition to the fine due.

(Code 1973, § 5-5.1; Ord. of 6-1-99, § III)

Sec. 8-37. Ownership and use of security and guard dogs.

(a)     Any dog used primarily for the purpose of securing and protecting real or personal property, which is open to public access at any time, shall comply with all the following:

(1)     Such dog shall be registered with the city clerk in accordance with M.G.L.A. c. 140, §§ 137, 137A.

(2)     Such dog shall be kept within a closed-in area at all times when such property is open to public access or during business hours. Such closed-in area will consist of a fence at least six feet high with a fence covering and a locked gate and/or within a locked room if in a business establishment.

(3)     All areas secured or protected by a security or guard dog shall be posted in such a thorough manner as to give adequate notice to the public (beware of guard dog, etc.).

(b)     No person or business shall harbor a security dog or guard dog unless he has obtained a security dog kennel permit as follows:

(1)     Such permit will be issued by the city clerk at no fee upon written certification by the animal control officer that such business or person has complied with all the guidelines of this section. The permit may be revoked by the police marshal upon evidence of violation of this section.

(2)     The city clerk shall provide the fire chief and police marshal with a copy of the security dog kennel permit.

(3)     The security dog kennel permit shall specify the location at which the dog is licensed to be located, and no transfer or relocation of the duly licensed guard/security dog shall be permitted without the approval of the animal control officer.

(4)     Such permit shall be valid for an indefinite period of time.

(5)     Any business or private resident harboring a security dog shall, upon the request of the dog officer or any police officer, allow him to enter and inspect the kennel area where such dog is licensed to be harbored.

(c)     Failure to comply with this section will result in a fine of $50.00 for each day of such violation.

(Code 1973, § 5-6; Ord. of 6-1-99, § V)

Sec. 8-38. Vaccination against rabies; revaccination; penalty.

Whoever is the owner or keeper of a dog or cat six months of age or older shall cause such dog or cat to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian using a licensed vaccine according to the manufacturer's directions, and shall cause such dog or cat to be revaccinated at intervals recommended by the manufacturer. Unvaccinated dogs and cats acquired or moved into the city shall be vaccinated within 90 days after the acquisition or arrival into the city or upon reaching the age of six months, whichever last occurs. It shall be the duty of each veterinarian, at the time of vaccinating any dog or cat, to complete a certificate of rabies vaccination which shall include, but not be limited to the following information: the owner's name and address; a description of the animal, including breed, sex, age, name and distinctive markings; the date of vaccination; the rabies vaccination tag number; the type of rabies vaccine used; the route of vaccination; the expiration date of the vaccine; and the vaccine lot number.

The veterinarian shall issue a tag with each certificate of vaccination. The tag shall be secured by the owner or keeper of such dog or cat to a collar or harness made of suitable material to be worn by the dog or cat; provided, however, that the owner of a cat may choose not to affix a tag to the cat, but shall have the tag available for inspection by authorized persons. In the event that a tag is lost, the owner or keeper of the animal shall, upon presentation of the original vaccination certificate, be issued a new tag.

In order for a dog or cat to be accepted at an animal hospital, veterinarian's office or boarding facility an owner or keeper of such animal shall show proof of current vaccination against rabies; provided however, that if a dog or cat has not been so vaccinated or such owner or keeper fails to show such proof the animal shall be vaccinated against rabies prior to being discharged if the animal's medical condition permits.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to dogs or cats housed in a research institution.

Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of $50.00.

Any person failing to pay the above fine within the 21 days provided will be subject to a $10.00 surcharge in addition to the fine due.

(Code 1973, § 5-7; Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1; Ord. of 6-1-99, § IV)

Secs. 8-39--8-65. Reserved.

DIVISION 2. DANGEROUS DOGS

Sec. 8-66. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Dangerous dog means any dog that:

(1)     When unprovoked:

a.     Inflicts bites on a human or domestic animal either in public or on private property, so long as such human or domestic animal is legally upon such public or private property; or

b.     Chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack; or

(2)     Has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause injury, or to otherwise threaten the safety of humans or domestic animals.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8))

Cross references: Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 8-67. Declaration.

(a)     It shall be the duty of the animal control officer to declare a dog to be dangerous. A written complaint is not required in order for the animal control officer to make the declaration. City law enforcement officers, inspectors or medical technicians shall report to the animal control officer any potentially dangerous dogs and any witnessed inappropriate behavior or incidents.

(b)     No dog shall be declared dangerous if the threat, injury, or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the dog; was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog or has, in the past, been observed or reported to have tormented, abused, or assaulted the dog; or was committing or attempting to commit a crime. Children under seven years of age at the time injury was sustained will be presumed to have not committed any of the actions stated in this subsection.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8))

Sec. 8-68. Confinement.

All dangerous dogs must be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to prevent the dog from escaping. Such pen or structure shall have secure sides and a secure top and shall also provide protection from the elements for the dog.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8))

Sec. 8-69. Restraint on public ways.

No dangerous dog shall be permitted upon any public way unless restrained by an appropriate dog leash no longer than four feet in length.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8))

Sec. 8-70. Number limited.

(a)     There shall be no more than one dangerous dog per dwelling unit allowed in the city.

(b)     No person shall be permitted to own, harbor or otherwise control or have custody of more than one dangerous dog, excepting a licensed kennel.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8))

Sec. 8-71. Possession by minor.

It is prohibited for a minor to either own, harbor or to otherwise have control or custody of a dangerous dog.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8))

Sec. 8-72. Collar.

Every dangerous dog is required to wear a bright orange collar, at least two inches in width.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8))

Sec. 8-73. Signs.

(a)     Any person who either own or harbors a dangerous dog must conspicuously display a sign approved by the animal control officer with a warning symbol that informs children of the presence of such dangerous dogs and a sign easily readable by the public using the words "dangerous dog."

(b)     Signs are to be posted at each entrance to the house and on gates that are part of a fence enclosing the property as well as on the pen.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8))

Sec. 8-74. Muzzling.

Every dangerous dog must be muzzled when not securely confined indoors or in a pen. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration, but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8))

Sec. 8-75. Breeding, selling or trading.

No person shall be permitted to breed dangerous dogs or sell or trade them within the city unless the sale or trade is for the purpose of removing them from the city limits.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8))

Sec. 8-76. Inflicting injury or damage.

Any injury or damage inflicted by a dangerous dog on a human or domestic animal shall result in immediate confiscation, and a hearing shall be conducted as soon as possible in accordance with M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 157. The dog may be destroyed pursuant to M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 158, if the dog is again found outside the enclosure of its owner or keeper and not under his immediate care unless the owner can remove the dog from the city within ten days.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8))

Sec. 8-77. Penalty for violation.

Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a fine of $25.00 for a first offense and $50.00 for any subsequent offense relating to the same dog. Any dog which has been the subject of four or more violations of this section shall be deemed a nuisance within the provisions of M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 157, and shall be reported as such by the animal control officer to the chief of police for appropriate action under that law. Notwithstanding, any violations whereby a dog is at large on a public beach, park, mall, market area, school yard or public housing shall be subject to a fine of $50.00. Any dangerous dog, found in said person's custody or any other person's custody, shall be immediately confiscated.

(Ord. of 10-9-1997, § 1(5-8); Ord. of 6-1-99, § I)