§ 2327.03. Animal review board.  


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  • (A)

    There is hereby established an animal review board consisting of the following members who shall be appointed by the board of health:

    (1)

    The health commissioner or his authorized representative;

    (2)

    A representative from the Franklin County Animal Control;

    (3)

    A representative from the Capital Area Humane Society;

    (4)

    A local practicing licensed veterinarian;

    (5)

    One (1) appointee named by the board of health.

    (B)

    The animal review board shall elect a chairperson from among its members and adopt rules and procedures for carrying out its functions under this chapter.

    (C)

    The animal review board shall hear cases involving actual and potential animal attacks on persons or domestic animals; make declarations of vicious or dangerous animal determinations in such cases; and decide the disposition of such cases pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

    In its determination, the board shall consider, but not be limited to the following criteria:

    (1)

    If a bite was involved in the attack;

    (a)

    Was the bite on or off of the owner's property;

    (b)

    Details of events surrounding the bite;

    (c)

    Severity of injury;

    (2)

    Past citations, bite history, and/or vaccination record;

    (3)

    Size and strength of animal;

    (4)

    Aggressiveness and propensity to bite;

    (5)

    Existing confinement;

    (6)

    Responsibility of owner;

    (7)

    Training background of animal;

    (8)

    Public health, welfare and safety.

    (D)

    The animal review board shall issue written findings within five (5) days after the hearing.

    (E) Any dog that has been declared vicious pursuant to Revised Code Chapter 955 which is subsequently transferred into the city from another political subdivision, must be reviewed by the animal review board.

(Ord. 2535-94.)