§ 34-284. Confinement of dangerous or vicious animals.

(a)

Classified animals shall be confined in a classified animal pen.

(b)

The owner of a classified animal must post signs on all means of ingress and egress to the premises where the animal resides. Such signs shall read in letters at least three-quarters of an inch high: "Dangerous/Vicious Animal on Property." Such signs shall be no smaller than eight and one-half by 11 inches.

(c)

Whenever outside its classified animal pen, but on the owner's property, a classified animal shall be attended by the owner, muzzled by any means sufficient to prevent the biting of persons or animals, and restrained by a secure collar and leash of sufficient strength to prevent escape. Such leash shall not exceed six feet in length.

(d)

No classified animal shall be permitted off the property of its owner unless accompanied by the owner, muzzled by any means sufficient to prevent the biting of persons or animals, and restrained by a secure collar and leash of sufficient strength to prevent escape. Such leash shall not exceed six feet in length. In the alternative, the classified animal when off the owner's property may be contained in a closed and locked cage or crate.

(e)

The owner of a classified animal shall make the animal and the area of confinement available for periodic, unannounced inspections by the animal control officer to ensure compliance with the confinement requirements of this chapter.

(f)

Under no circumstances shall Fulton County or its designee or any employee thereof be held liable for any damages to any person who suffers an injury inflicted by a dog as a result of failure to enforce the provisions of this article.

(16-0469, Exh. 1, 6-1-16; 16-0728, Exh. A, 9-7-16)