§ 4-62. Biting dogs, city to be notified.

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(a)

The owner of a dog which bites a human being shall immediately notify the city of such bite, giving the name and address of the person bitten, if known.

(b)

Any person who is bitten by a dog shall forthwith notify the city of such bite, giving a description of the dog and the name and address of the owner, if known.

(c)

When a doctor, veterinarian or hospital employee has information that a person has been bitten by a dog, such person shall forthwith notify the city, in addition to any state reporting requirements.

(d)

The offense described in this section is an Independence Municipal Code Class A violation, per section 1-22.

(Prior Code, § 42.140; Code 2006, § 6.6.11; Ord. No. 1147(part), 1986; Ord. No. 1509, § 1(6.6.11), 6-12-2012)

                    
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