§ 4-11. Restraint of potentially dangerous dogs; when not declared dangerous.

(a)

It is unlawful for an owner of a potentially dangerous dog or a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be outside the proper enclosure unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under physical restraint of a responsible person.

(b)

Dogs shall not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the dog, or was tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog or has, in the past, been observed or reported to have tormented, abused or assaulted the dog or was committing or attempting to commit a crime.

(Ord. No. 96-19, 12-12-96)

State law reference

Jurisdiction and duties of local governments regarding dangerous dog control, O.C.G.A. § 4-8-20.