5.603 Failure to Control Dangerous Dog.
(1) A person commits the crime of failure to control dangerous dog if the person:
(a) Intentionally or recklessly permits a dangerous dog to inflict physical injury on another person or animal;
(b) With criminal negligence permits a dangerous dog to inflict physical injury on another person or animal; or
(c) Intentionally or recklessly permits a dangerous dog to engage in conduct that places a person in fear of imminent physical injury.
(2) Failure to control dangerous dog is a crime punishable as prescribed in section 5.990(1) if the Court finds that a person is guilty of the offenses set out in section 5.603(1)(a) or (b); and punishable as prescribed in Section 5.990(4) if the Court finds that a person is guilty of the offense set out at 5.603(1)(c).
(3) In addition or in alternative to the penalties prescribed in section 5.603(2), the Court may impose one or more of the following conditions deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare:
(a) Order a person to provide an enclosure to adequately confine a dangerous dog;
(b) Order a person to post their property with a clearly visible warning sign that there is a dangerous dog on the property.
(c) Require the person to have the dangerous dog spayed or neutered, and provide documentation demonstrating that the dangerous dog has been spayed or neutered;
(d) Suspend the person’s right to own a dog in the City for a period of time as specified by the Court;
(e) Require the person, at the person’s expense, to attend a responsible pet ownership class; or
(f) Impose any additional conditions necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public.