Introduced by Ms. Pickard, Chair (by request of the County Executive)
FOR the purpose of amending the criteria used to designate an animal as potentially dangerous, dangerous, or vicious; adding and amending the burden of proof required to determine or appeal a designation of potentially dangerous, dangerous, or vicious; allowing for the reconsideration of a potentially dangerous or dangerous animal order within certain timeframes in certain situations; allowing for the waiver of all or a portion of redemption fees in certain situations; amending the special license fee for a dangerous animal; amending the notice requirements for animal cruelty cases; adding conditions under which an animal owner must pay for the costs of care for animals seized or surrendered and establishing notice requirements in certain situations; allowing for the waiver of adoption and spay or neuter fees; and generally relating to public safety.