§ 5-27. Dangerous dogs.

(a)

The county adopts and incorporates herein by reference Chapter 767, Sections 767.10, 767.11, 767.12, 767.13, 767.14, et seq., Florida Statutes, and any amendments thereto, concerning the designation, regulation and control of dangerous dogs.

(b)

The fee for the issuance of certificates of registration of dangerous dogs and each annual renewal thereof shall be $100.00.

(c)

The animal control agency shall promulgate appeal procedures by which the owner of a dog classified as dangerous may appeal such classification, which procedures shall be approved by the board of county commissioners by resolution. The animal control agency shall provide written notification of the appeal procedures to the owner of a dog to be classified as dangerous, by certified mail or certified hand delivery.

(d)

The owner of a dog classified as dangerous must confine the dog in a securely fenced or enclosed area pending resolution of any appeal. If the owner fails to confine the animal, it shall be seized by the animal control agency and impounded in the animal shelter at the owner's expense pending resolution of the appeal.

(Ord. No. 92-25, § 7, 11-3-92)