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(1) “Criminal negligence” has the meaning set out in ORS 161.085(10).

(2) “Dangerous dog” means a dog that engages in an unprovoked attack in a public place that causes either physical injury to another person or animal.

(3) “Physical injury” has the meaning set out in ORS 161.015(7).

(4) “Public place” has the meaning set out in ORS 161.015(10).

(5) “Run at large” means a dog off leash in a public place.

(6) “Unprovoked” means conduct by a dog that is not:

(a) In response to being tormented, abused or assaulted;

(b) In response to pain or injury;

(c) In protection of its nursing offspring; or

(d) In response to an assault or attempted assault on a person.

[Added Sec. 2, Ord. No. 2014-140, Nov. 6, 2014.]