Notwithstanding the definition of dangerous animal in §
197-1:
A. No animal may be declared dangerous if death, injury, or damage is
sustained by a person who, at the time such injury or damage was sustained,
was committing a trespass on the land or criminal trespass on the
dwelling upon premises occupied by the owner of the animal; was teasing
tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the animal; or was committing or
attempting to commit a crime or violating or attempting to violate
an ordinance which protects persons or property.
B. No animal may be declared dangerous if death, injury, or damage was
sustained by a domestic animal which, at the time such was sustained,
was teasing, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the animal.
C. No animal may be declared dangerous if the animal was protecting
or defending a human being within the immediate vicinity of the animal
from an unjustified attack or assault.