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21 <br />Animal Control Ordinance <br />(a) On the premises of the owner or keeper either confined indoors or in a secure <br />enclosure when outdoors; <br />i. Secure Enclosure. The owner or keeper of a declared vicious animal is <br />required to keep the animal securely confined indoors or in a securely <br />enclosed and locked pen or structure. The pen or structure must be <br />suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to prevent <br />the animal from escaping; it must provide the animal with protection <br />from the elements; and must be inspected by an animal control officer <br />and approved by the Animal Services Director prior to use by <br />animal declared vicious. <br />ii. Annual Inspection. An Animal Control Officer shall inspect the <br />secured enclosure of all animals deemed vicious at least once a year <br />assure that the standards are maintained. There will be an inspection <br />fee as provided by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. <br />(b) On private property, with the authorization of the owner of the property, <br />(c) At a licensed veterinarian for treatment, <br />(d) In a motor vehicle while being transported, <br />(e) Off the owner's or keeper's property provided it is muzzled and controlled by <br />means of a chain, leash or other like device by a competent adult able to <br />restrain the animal. <br />(2) When going to and from a Permitted Location or a Secured Enclosure an animal <br />declared vicious off the owner's or keeper's property must be muzzled and <br />controlled by means of a chain, leash or other like device by a competent adult <br />able to restrain the animal. <br />(3) There must be posted on the premises of the owner or keeper placards or signs <br />noting "Beware of Dog" or other information noting the presence of a vicious <br />animal placed in a manner reasonable likely to come to the attention of an <br />intruder, <br />(4) Any animal declared vicious must receive a microchip prior to the animal being <br />reclaimed if impounded. If the animal was not impounded and it is declared <br />vicious the owner must provide proof to animal services that the animal has <br />received a microchip within 30 days of having received notice that the dog has <br />been declared vicious. <br />(e) Exceptions. The provisions of this Section do not apply to: <br />DRAFTv.3 - 5/ 30/ 2013 01& <br />