A. 
It is unlawful for any person to own, or keep more than two protection dogs upon any property any one time without first obtaining an animal fancier permit from the City.
B. 
All rules, regulations and requirements which apply to animal fancier permits, shall apply to persons owning, keeping and having care and custody of protection dogs.
C. 
At the time the application for an animal fancier permit for protection dogs is filed the applicant shall write "Protection Dogs" across the top of the permit application, along with the number and date of issue of the applicant's state protection dog operator's license.
D. 
The director may formulate rules and regulations pertaining to animal fancier permits for protection dogs.
(Ord. 1244 § 2, 1987; Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018)
A. 
No protection dog shall, at any time, be running at large.
B. 
When upon any public place or any private place without prior permission, a protection dog will at all times be restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet in length with a tensile strength of not less than 300 pounds and shall be wearing a well-fitting muzzle which shall prevent the protection dog from biting.
C. 
While any protection dog is being transported within the City, it shall be restrained within a kennel, cage or other substantial enclosure which will prevent the protection dog's escape from the vehicle.
(Ord. 1244 § 2, 1987; Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018)
A. 
In addition to complying with the license requirements of Chapter 6.12 LMC, any owner of a protection dog within the City shall notify the police department of the location of the protection dog, the duration of the assignment at that location, and the name, address and phone number of the person responsible for the protection dog.
B. 
Such notification shall be made by mail not more than 15 days nor less than seven days prior to the protection dog's arrival at any location.
(Ord. 1244 § 2, 1987; Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018)