Any person, upon learning that a dog owned by him or kept in
his custody has bitten any person, shall forthwith tie up and restrain
said dog from running at large for a period of 10 days and shall,
as soon as possible, notify the Animal Control Officer or the Police
Department.
It shall be unlawful for any person to kill or dispose of a
dog owned by him or kept in his custody which has bitten a person
until he has notified the Animal Control Officer, the Police Department
or the Health Officer and until these officials have had an opportunity
to examine the dog.
A.
No owner or keeper shall allow any dog, whether on a leash or off
a leash, in any area of any park or school grounds where a playing
structure is erected with safety materials underneath, or where scheduled
athletic games and/or recreational programs are held. The prohibited
area shall include the playing surface for the athletic games or programs,
including foul territory, throw-in areas, batting cages, warm-up mounds
and player seating areas. This prohibition shall only apply when signage
has been erected announcing the prohibition.
B.
Hearing ear dogs, guide dogs, service dogs and search and rescue
dogs pursuant to state law are exempt from the provisions of this
section.
