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An ordinance to amend Title 8 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to animals.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 8.08.010 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting the definition for "Vicious dog" in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"Vicious dog" means any dog that, without provocation:
1. Chases, displays threatening or aggressive behavior, or otherwise endangers the safety of any human being or domestic animal, unless such dog is securely confined by a physical or electric fence or other enclosure;
2. Shows a propensity or tendency to attack any human being or domestic animal, unless such dog is securely confined by a physical or electric fence or other enclosure; or
3. Attacks a human being or domestic animal one or more times.
Section 2. That Section 8.08.040 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting the section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
8.08.040 - Impoundment-Authorized when-Fees.
A person not in compliance with the provisions of Section 8.08.030 may have their vicious dog taken into custody by the appropriate authorities of the department of health, including individual officers of the department of health, or the metropolitan police department and impounded, provided the official complies with Section 8.08.050. The fees imposed by Section 8.04.130 of the Metropolitan Code shall be imposed upon and paid by the owner of such vicious dog so impounded to cover the impoundment costs of the metropolitan government.
Section 3. That Section 8.08.050 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting the section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
8.08.050 - Impoundment-Court proceedings against owner.
A. Upon receipt of a vicious dog complaint, the division of metro animal services shall investigate said complaint. No dog that is the subject...
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