§ 4-28.1. Registration.

(a)

Every owner of a dangerous dog in the city shall register the dog with the police department, and comply with all requirements to maintain such registration. It shall be a violation of this code to own or harbor a dangerous dog that has not been registered or whose registration has been cancelled by the city. The registration shall include the following: name, address and telephone number of the dog's owner; identify where the dog is harbored, if different from the owner's address; a complete identification of the dog, including the dog's sex, color and any other distinguishing physical characteristics; proof of rabies vaccination; and proof of the liability insurance and/or other evidence of financial responsibility required pursuant to this article. In addition, the city may require the owner to purchase a conspicuous dog collar chosen by the police department to be worn by the dog at all times. The registration shall also include a requirement that in the event the city institutes legal action to seek the destruction of the dangerous dog as a result of a violation of this article, the owner shall be required to reimburse the city for all costs and expenses incurred including a reasonable attorney's fee. A registration fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be required. The registration fee and fees charged by the city to serve as escrow agent are subject to increase as provided by ordinance. Each registration shall be for one (1) year, and at the end of one (1) registration period, a new registration fee shall be required for as long as the dog remains within the city.

(b)

Animals classified as an dangerous dog at any time following the time shall be registered with the police department no later than three (3) days after such classification.

(Ord. No. 06O-10-174, § 1, 11-13-06)