8.18.060 Dangerous dogs—Additional requirements.

(1)    The animal control department shall issue a license to the owner of a dangerous dog only if the owner presents to the animal control department sufficient evidence of:

(a)    A proper enclosure to confine a dangerous dog and the posting of the premises with a clearly visible warning sign that there is a dangerous dog on the property. In addition, the owner shall conspicuously display a sign with a warning symbol that informs children of the presence of a dangerous dog; and

(b)    A surety bond issued by a surety insurer qualified under Chapter 48.28 RCW in a form acceptable to the animal control department in the sum of at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), payable to any person injured by the dangerous dog; or

(c)    A policy of liability insurance, such as homeowner’s insurance, issued by an insurer qualified under RCW Title 48 in the amount of at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog.

(2)    The owner of a dangerous dog shall not 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. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal. (Sec. 17 of Ord. 1987-11-37)