A. All dogs which are trained by a certified professional and kept solely for the protection of persons and property, residential, commercial or personal, shall obtain a permit from the animal control officer. The fee for this permit shall be according to the schedule established in Appendix A incorporated herein by reference. The area premises in which such dog is confined shall be conspicuously posted with warning signs bearing letters not less than two inches high, stating “Guard Dog On Premises.”

B. The area of premises shall be subject to inspection by the animal control officer to determine that the animal in question is maintained and secured at all times in such a manner so as to prevent its coming in contact with the public.

C. This section does not apply to dogs used by federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies or correctional institutions. (Ord. G-1011 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. G-1001 § 1 (part), 2007)