A. It is unlawful for an owner to have a dangerous dog or a guard or attack dog in the city without a certificate of registration as required by Chapter 16.08 RCW.

B. It is unlawful for an owner of a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be outside the proper enclosure as defined in Chapter 16.08 RCW, unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under the control of a person 18 years of age or older, physically able to restrain and control the animal. The owner of the dog shall permit the animal control authority to implant an identifying microchip in the dog and shall not remove nor cause to be removed said microchip. The owner of a dangerous dog shall further be required to post 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 sign that informs children of the presence of a dangerous dog.

C. A dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated by the animal control authority if (1) the dog is not validly registered under Chapter 16.08 RCW; or (2) the owner fails to maintain the liability insurance required under Chapter 16.08 RCW; or (3) the dog is not maintained in the proper enclosure; or (4) the dog is not microchipped as provided in subsection (B) of this section, or (5) the dog is outside the proper enclosure and not under physical restraint as required by subsection (B) of this section.

D. In addition to the regular dog licensing fees, the owner registration fee for dangerous dogs shall be $100.00 per location. This shall be an annual fee. At the time of initial application and upon annual renewal the applicant shall provide proof of insurance coverage effective for the license period.

E. The violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be a gross misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 364 days in the county jail in accordance with RCW 16.08.100(1). [Ord. 2013-02-006 § 13; Ord. 2002-03-019].