§ 6-50. Attack by animal; escape of animal; liability.

(a)

An owner of a dangerous, wild animal shall notify the animal services manager of any attack of a human by the animal within forty-eight (48) hours of the attack.

(b)

An owner of a dangerous, wild animal shall immediately notify the animal services manager and the police department of any escape of the animal.

(c)

An owner of a dangerous, wild animal that escapes is liable for all costs incurred in apprehending and confining the animal.

(d)

The animal services manager is not liable to an owner of a dangerous, wild animal for damages arising in connection with the escape of a dangerous, wild animal, including liability for damage, injury, or death caused by the animal during or after the animal's escape, or for injury to or death of the animal as a result of apprehension or confinement of the animal after escape.

(Ord. No. 8597, § 1, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 8934, § 2, 4-4-08)

State law reference

Attack by dangerous wild animal, V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 822.110; dangerous wild animals, V.T.C.A. Health and Safety Code § 822.101 et seq.; local regulation of dangerous wild animals, V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 822.116.