Sec. 3-36. - Registration of aggressive and vicious dogs required.

(a)

Any person having custody, ownership or control of an aggressive dog as defined in this article must register said dog with the city on a form provided by the city.

(b)

Said form shall require the following information:

(1)

Name, address and telephone number of the dog's owner;

(2)

The address where said dog is harbored, if different from the owner's address; and

(3)

Dog sex, color, rabies certificate, tag number and other distinguishing characteristics of the dog.

(c)

No such dog shall be licensed for any licensing period commencing after October 1, 2001, unless the owner or keeper of such dog shall meet the requirements set forth by the animal control officer.

(d)

Any person having custody, ownership or control of a vicious dog as defined in this article must register said dog with the city on a form provided by the city.

(e)

Said form shall require the following information:

(1)

Name, address and telephone number of the dog's owner;

(2)

The address where said dog is harbored, if different from the owner's address; and

(3)

Dog sex, color, rabies certificate, tag number and other distinguishing characteristics of the dog.

(f)

No such dog shall be licensed for any licensing period commencing after October 1, 2001, unless the owner or keeper of such shall meet the requirements set forth by the animal control officer, and the restrictions implemented by the vicious dog hearing panel pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 4-13.1.

(Ch. 449, § I, 5-6-08)