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.1 Animal Control Ordinance large or is off the premises of its owner or keeper and is not restrained by a competent person, an Animal Control Officer may impound the animal and investigate the complaint and, upon a finding that there is probable cause to believe a violation of this Ordinance or other applicable law or regulation has occurred, shall take any action allowed by this Ordinance or State law as the circumstances may require. (2) Any animal who, after investigation by an Animal Control officer, is found by the Animal Services Director to have committed any act described in (b) above may, in the Animal Services Director's sole discretion, be declared vicious and is subject to this Section of the Ordinance. (d) Effect of Declaration. (1) Permitted Locations. A vicious animal shall be permitted at the following locations only: (a) On the premises of the owner or keeper either confined indoors or in a secure enclosure when outdoors: i. Secure Enclosure. The owner or keeper of a declared vicious animal is required to keep the animal securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure. The pen or structure must be suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to prevent the animal from escaping; it must provide the animal with protection from the elements; and must be inspected by an animal control officer and approved by the Animal Services Director prior to use by the animal declared vicious. ii. Annual Inspection. An Animal Control Officer shall inspect the secured enclosure of all animals deemed vicious at least once a year to assure that the standards are maintained. There will be an inspection fee as provided by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. (b) On private property, with the authorization of the owner of the property; (c) At a licensed veterinarian for treatment; (d) In a motor vehicle while being transported; (e) Off the owner's or keeper's property provided it is muzzled and controlled by means of a chain, leash or other like device by a competent adult able to restrain the animal. (2) When going to and from a Permitted Location or a Secured Enclosure an animal declared vicious off the owner's or keeper's property must be muzzled and DRAFT 2 #, OA . #/ 09 - 5/ 30/ 2013 00 R. 1111