The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Dangerous dog
means a dog that:
(1)
Makes an unprovoked attack on a person that causes bodily injury
and occurs in a place other than an enclosure in which the dog was
being kept and that was reasonably certain to prevent the dog from
leaving the enclosure on its own; or
(2)
Commits unprovoked acts in a place other than an enclosure in
which the dog was being kept and that was reasonably certain to prevent
the dog from leaving the enclosure on its own and those acts cause
a person to reasonably believe that the dog will attack and cause
bodily injury to that person.
Dog
means a domesticated animal that is a member of the canine
family.
Secure enclosure
means a fenced area or structure that is:
(2)
Capable of preventing the entry of the general public, including
children;
(3)
Capable of preventing the escape or release of a dog;
(4)
Clearly marked as containing a dangerous dog; and
(5)
In conformance with the requirements for enclosures established
by the animal control authority.
Owner
means a person who owns or has custody or control of the
dog.