Draft chapter 57: Dangerous and Vicious Animals
§ 57.01 Definitions
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§ 57.01 Definitions
For use in this chapter, the following terms are defined:
1. “Dangerous animal” means the following animals: †
A. Badgers, wolverines, weasels, skunks, and mink.
B. Raccoons.
C. Bats.
D. Scorpions.
E. Opossums.
F. Piranhas.
2. “Vicious animal” means any of the following:
A. Any animal, except for a dangerous animal as listed above, that has attacked, bitten or clawed a person while running at large and the attack was unprovoked; or,
B. Any animal that has exhibited vicious tendencies in present or past conduct, including such that said animal:
(1) Has bitten or clawed a person or persons on two separate occasions within a 12-month period; or,
(2) Did bite or claw once causing injuries above the shoulders of a person; or,
(3) Could not be controlled or restrained by the owner at the time of the attack to prevent the occurrence; or,
(4) Has attacked any domestic animal or fowl on three separate occasions within a 12-month period. owner.
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