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® aonK 16 ~r,~- 50 0 9 Any dog or animal trained or being trained in mode of attack is deemed to be dangerous and is subject to all provision of this ordinance relative to dangerous dogs or dangerous animals. Section 2-3-9. Confiscation of Animals Any dangerous animal or dangerous dog not kept in accordance with the requirement of this chapter, may be confiscated by the animal control officer and harbored at the owner's expense until the owner complies with the requirements of this chapter, not to exceed 30 days. After this time the animal may be euthanized in a humane manner. Section 2-3-10. Required Notification to Animal Control Program by Owners of Dangerous Animals or Dangerous Dogs The owner of a dangerous animal or dangerous dog shall inform the Animal Control Program, as soon as practical, but not later than 24 hours, after the occurrence of any of the following: (1) An assault, attack or biting upon any human being by such animal in the owner's care or control (2) An attack or biting upon any domesticated animal or pet while said animal is off the owner's property. (3) The roaming or escape of any animal required to be restrained or confined to a secure enclosure. Section 2-3-11 Dogs or Animals Used For Sentry or Guard Duty A sign warning that there is a guard or sentry dog or animal on the premises shall be displayed. The owner shall post a plainly visible sign upon the secure enclosure warning that a dangerous dog or animal is on the premises. Section 2-3-12. Teasing and Molesting It shall be unlawful for any person to tease, bait, or in any way molest any animal. Section 2-3-13 Law Enforcement Dogs Excluded Any dog used by a law enforcement agency in the investigation of crimes or as otherwise necessary in the enforcement of the law is excluded from requirements of this chapter with the exception that they are regulated by the provisions of Article lI and III of this ordinance.