[Code 2005 § 14-146]
It is the purpose of this division to provide additional and cumulative remedies to control dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs in the city. Nothing in this division shall be construed to abridge or alter rights of action or remedies of victims.
[Code 1974 § 3-20; Code 1985, § 5-43; Code 2005 § 14-147; amended at adoption]
A. 
It is unlawful for an owner to have a dangerous dog in the city without a certificate of registration issued under this section. This section shall not apply to dogs used by law enforcement officials for police work.
B. 
The animal control authority, when an owner has a dangerous dog in the city, shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of such animal if the owner presents to the city sufficient evidence of:
(1) 
A proper enclosure to confine a dangerous dog and the posting of the premises with a clearly visible warning sign that there is a dangerous dog on the property. In addition, the owner shall conspicuously display a sign with a warning symbol that informs children of the presence of a dangerous dog; and
(2) 
A policy of liability insurance, such as homeowner's insurance, or surety bond, issued by an insurer qualified under 36 O.S. in the amount of not less than $50,000 insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog.
(3) 
Proof of micro-chipping and spay or neutering.
C. 
If an owner has a dangerous dog in an incorporated area that is serviced by both a city and county animal control authority, the owner shall obtain a certificate of registration from the city authority.
D. 
The owner shall pay an annual fee of $10, in addition to regular dog licensing fees, to register each dangerous dog. Fees shall be retained by the city.
[Code 2005 § 14-148]
A. 
It is unlawful for an owner of a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be outside the proper enclosure unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under physical restraining of a responsible person over 16 years of age. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal.
B. 
Dogs shall not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury, or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the dog, or was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog or has, in the past, been observed or reported to have tormented, abused, or assaulted the dog or was committing or attempting to commit a crime.
[Code 1974 § 3-20; Code 1985 § 5-43; Code 2005 § 14-149; amended at adoption]
A. 
Any dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority if:
(1) 
The dog is not validly registered under § 4-38;
(2) 
The owner does not secure the liability insurance coverage or surety bond required under § 4-38;
(3) 
The dog is not maintained in the proper enclosure; and
(4) 
The dog is outside of the dwelling of the owner, or outside the proper enclosure and not under physical restraint of the responsible person.
B. 
In addition, the owner shall be punishable by the imposition of a fine not to exceed $500. Any such fine, at the discretion of the court, may be offset by payments made by the dog owner to any victim of an attack by the dog. However, insurance payments may not be considered as an offset.
[Amended at adoption]
The owner of any dog that has been declared potentially dangerous or dangerous may request a hearing to contest the declaration of the same by requesting a hearing regarding the declaration of such within five days of receiving notice that owner’s dog has been declared potentially dangerous or dangerous. The City Manager or his designee shall serve as hearing officer. The decision of the City Manager or his designee shall be final in regards to the declaration of a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog.