§ 8.10.070. Registration.

A.

All owners of dangerous dogs or Pit Bulls shall, on or before December 31, 2003 and annually thereafter on or before December 31 of each year, register their dog and shall provide a current color photograph of the dog with the city clerk's office and pay a registration fee of fifteen dollars. At the time of registration, each owner of any dangerous dog or Pit Bull kept within the city limits of the City of Ripon shall provide to the city clerk's office proof of liability insurance in the amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars for any acts of property damage or liability incurred by virtue of injury inflicted by such dog. Such insurance shall name the city as co-insured solely for the purpose of notice of cancellation of the policy. Upon payment of the fee, the city clerk shall issue a current dangerous dog collar which is pink [in] color for the purpose of identification, and which collar is to be worn by the dog at all times as proof of registration. If, when due to the length of the dog's hair, the collar is not visible, an approved colored lead or chain may be used.

B.

An owner of a dangerous dog or Pit Bull who fails to register his or her dog is subject to a forfeiture of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than two hundred fifty dollars per day.

C.

An owner of a dangerous dog or Pit Bull who registers but neglects to have the dangerous dog collar worn by the dog at all times is subject to a forfeiture of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than two hundred fifty dollars per day.

D.

A dangerous dog collar may be removed from a dangerous dog or Pit Bull for grooming or purposes of other care when the dog is secured indoors or in an approved pen.

E.

The owner of any Pit Bull registered and licensed by the city clerk on or before December 31, 2003 shall comply with all provisions of this chapter applicable to dangerous dogs. Any owner of a Pit Bull who fails to keep current the dog's license and registration as provided herein must remove the dog from the city of Ripon and will not be eligible to re-register the dog. The owner of any previously permitted Pit Bull who fails to keep current the dog's license is subject to the penalties applicable to any Pit Bull not registered and licensed on December 31st.

(Ord. 1179 (part), 2003).

(Ord. No. 1360, 3-9-2010)