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Code of Maryville
Title 10 Animal Control
Chapter 5 Vicious Dogs And Cats
Title 10 Animal Control
Chapter 5 Vicious Dogs And Cats
Maryville
Title 10 : Animal Control
Chapter 5 : Vicious Dogs And Cats
10-504 : Hearing on vicious dog declaration or vicious cat declaration.
- The city manager (or his designee) shall hold such a hearing within ten (10) days after receiving the owner's written request for such a hearing. The city manager (or his designee) shall provide notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing to the owner by certified mail or personal delivery and to the complainant by regular mail.
- At a hearing, all interested parties shall be given the opportunity to present evidence on the issue of the animal's viciousness. Criteria to be considered at a hearing shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Provocation;
- Severity of attack or injury to a person or animal;
- Previous aggressive history of the dog or cat;
- Observable behavior of the dog or cat;
- Site and circumstances of the incident; and
- Statements from interested parties.
- A determination at the hearing that the dog or cat is in fact a vicious dog or vicious cat as defined in § 10-501 shall subject the dog or cat and its owner to the requirements of this chapter.
- Failure of the owner to request a hearing shall result in the dog or cat to being finally declared vicious, and shall subject the dog or cat and its owner to the requirements of this chapter. (1999 Code, § 10-504)
Date Last Updated: 12/22/2025
Codification Date: 06/01/2024
Officials at Date of Last Codification:
Mayor - Andy White
Vice-Mayor - Fred Metz
Council Member - Sarah Herron
Council Member - Tommy Hunt
Council Member - Drew Miles
City Manager - Greg McClain
Assistant City Manager - Kevin Stoltenberg
City Recorder/Financial Services Director - Sherri Phillips
City Attorney - Melanie Davis