Montana § 7-23-2109 - Vicious Dog Control
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 7-23-2109 — Vicious Dog Control, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-23-2109. Vicious Dog Control
Vicious dog control. (1) The county governing body may regulate, restrain, control, kill, or quarantine any vicious dog, whether the dog is licensed or unlicensed, by the adoption of an ordinance that substantially complies with the provisions of 7-5-103 through 7-5-107 . (2) A violation of any ordinance established as provided in subsection (1) is a misdemeanor. (3) For the purposes of this section, a "vicious dog" is defined as one that bites or attempts to bite any human being without provocation or that harasses, chases, bites, or attempts to bite any other animal. The term "animal" includes all livestock, service animals, and any domestic pet.
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What does Montana Code Annotated § 7-23-2109 cover?
Section 7-23-2109 ("Vicious Dog Control") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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