§ 14-39. Guard dogs.  


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  • It shall be the duty of each owner, tenant, or custodian of property upon or within which a guard dog is located to conspicuously and prominently post the following notice on the outside of the property:

    WARNING

    GUARD DOG

    in either red or black letters upon a white background, large enough to be easily read at a distance of 25 feet. In the case of a building, such notice shall be conspicuously posted on or about each and every entrance and exit. In the case of a general enclosure in which a guard dog is located, such notices shall be conspicuously posted upon such enclosure at a distance not greater than 50 feet apart as well as upon each and every entrance and exit through the enclosure. In the case of apartments, condominiums, or businesses located within a larger building where the guard dog is located within the apartment, condominium, or building solely, such notice shall be conspicuously posted on or about each and every entrance and exit. Failure to comply with this section shall be unlawful and shall be punishable as provided in section 1-12.

(Code 1967, § 5-28)