§ 5-2-202. Unlawful to own dangerous animal without certificate of registration.

A.

It is unlawful for an owner or keeper to have a dangerous animal in the city without the certificate of registration issued as provided in this section. This section shall not apply to animals used by law enforcement officials for police work.

B.

The animal welfare division shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner or keeper of a dangerous animal if the owner or keeper presents to the animal welfare division sufficient evidence of:

1.

A properly locked enclosure to confine a dangerous animal and the posting of the premises with a clearly visible warning sign that there is a dangerous animal on the property. In addition, the owner or keeper shall conspicuously display a sign with a warning symbol that informs children of the presence of a dangerous animal;

2.

A policy of liability insurance, such as homeowner's insurance, or surety bond, issued by an insurer qualified under Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes in the amount of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) insuring the owner or keeper for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous animal;

3.

Written documentation from a licensed veterinarian stating said animal has been spayed or neutered and microchipped for identification and law enforcement purposes;

4.

Ownership of a muzzle; and

5.

A city license.

C.

The animal welfare division may issue the owner of a dangerous animal under six (6) months of age a tentative city license until the animal reaches the age of six (6) months, provided that the owner demonstrates that all the requirements set forth in Section 5-2-202B herein have been substantially satisfied.

D.

The transfer of ownership of a dangerous animal is not allowed and will not be recognized within the city limits.

(Ord. 2004-39, Amended, 11/11/2004; 97-33, Amended, 07/22/1997)

(Ord. 2007-06, Amended, 03/15/2007)

(Ord. No. 13-26, § 8, 8-13-2013; Ord. No. 15-16 , § 1, 7-14-2015; Ord. No. 15-28 , § 2, 10-13-2015)