§ 5-152. Misdemeanor violations by animal owners; presumptions.

(a)

An animal owner commits a misdemeanor offense if by act, omission or possession he creates an animal nuisance.

(b)

The following presumptions are hereby declared applicable in the prosecution of an offense pursuant to subsection (a):

(1)

The fact that an animal in question has bitten or injured another animal or human being during the previous eighteen (18) months shall give rise to the presumption that the animal bites or injures other animals or human beings without provocation;

(2)

The fact that an animal in question has damaged or destroyed public or private property during the last twelve (12) months shall give rise to the presumption that the animal has a propensity to destroy property.

(Ord. No. 2010-06-17-0555, § 1, 6-17-10; Ord. No. 2017-10-05-0755 , § 1, 10-5-17)