§ 601. Certificate of registration for certain dogs required—exemptions—fee.

A.

Certificate of registration for certain dogs required. It is unlawful for an owner to have a dangerous dog without a certificate of registration issued according to this chapter. This chapter shall not apply to dogs used by law enforcement officials for police work.

B.

Exemptions. WIN shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of such animal if the owner presents to the animal control unit 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 used by an insurer qualified under Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes in the amount of not less than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog.

C.

Fee. A fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) shall be remitted to the Director of Finance for the certificate of registration.

(Ord. Nos. 19038, 19143; Ord. No. 21979, § 1, 12-18-2008)