[Ord. No. 2153, 5-8-2024]
A. 
The following breeds of dogs, including mixed breeds, are hereby deemed presumptively dangerous:
1. 
Pit Bulls. The term "pit bull" means any dog that is an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or any dog displaying the majority of physical traits of any one (1) or more of the above breeds, or any dog exhibiting those distinguishing characteristics which substantially conform to the standards established by the American Kennel Club or United Kennel Club for any of the above breeds. The A.K.C. and U.K.C. standards for the above breeds are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
B. 
The owner of any presumptively dangerous dog shall be allowed to keep such dog within the City only if the owner annually registers the dog with the City of Marshfield, January 1st of each year and receives a valid registration. Further, any person owning a presumptively dangerous dog who relocates his or her residence to the City shall, within thirty (30) days of relocation, register their presumptively dangerous dog and comply with all provisions of this Chapter regarding ownership of such animal. As a condition of registration of a presumptively dangerous dog, the owner shall at the time of application be at least eighteen (18) years of age and comply with or otherwise provide sufficient evidence that the owner is in compliance with all of the following regulations:
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The owner of the presumptively dangerous dog shall provide proof of rabies vaccination and shall pay the annual presumptively dangerous dog fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).
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The owner of the presumptively dangerous dog shall keep current the registration for such dog through annual renewal due January 1st regardless of the date of the initial registration. Such registration is not transferable and shall be renewable only by the holder of the registration or by a member of the holder's immediate family. A dangerous dog registration tag will be issued to the owner at the time of issuance of the registration. Such registration tag shall be attached to the presumptively dangerous dog at all times by means of a collar or harness and shall not be attached to any other dog other than the presumptively dangerous dog for which the registration was issued. If the dangerous dog tag is lost or destroyed, a duplicate tag may be issued upon the payment of a five dollar ($5.00) fee.
3. 
The owner shall, at the owner's expense, have the presumptively dangerous dog spayed or neutered and shall present to the City Code Enforcement Officer, designated City employee, or contractor of the City of Marshfield, authorized representative documentary proof from a licensed veterinarian that this sterilization has been performed.
4. 
The owner of a presumptively dangerous dog shall always keep the dog securely leashed when the dog is outside the owner's home, unless the dog is confined by a no-climb fence which is permanent in nature, six (6) feet in height, and otherwise sufficient to prevent its escape.
5. 
An owner of a presumptively dangerous dog shall notify the City Code Enforcement Officer, designated City employee, or contractor of the City of Marshfield, within five (5) days in the event that the dog is lost, stolen, sold, given away or dies.
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An owner of a presumptively dangerous dog shall have posted at each possible entrance to the owner's property where the dog is kept a conspicuous and clearly legible dangerous dog sign provided by the City of Marshfield.
C. 
The Court having competent jurisdiction may order the forfeiture of a presumptively dangerous dog who bites, inflicts injury, assaults, or otherwise attacks any person when unprovoked.
D. 
If a presumptively dangerous dog is found to be aggressive and to be off the premises of the owner and not under the responsible control of the owner or a member of his or her immediate family, then the owner of the dog and/or the owner or tenant of the home where the dog resides shall be guilty of an offense and shall, upon conviction therefore, be fined a sum in accordance with the Adopting Ordinance, Section 5, Violations and Penalties, of the City of Marshfield Code.
E. 
No more than one (1) presumptively dangerous dog shall be allowed per residence.