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Title 10 : Animal Control
Chapter 5 : Vicious Dogs And Cats

10-512 : Change of ownership.

  1. If the owner of a vicious dog or cat sells, gives away, or otherwise transfers custody of the vicious dog or cat, the owner shall, within three (3) days, provide the City of Maryville Animal Control Facility with the name, address, and telephone number of the new owner.
  2. The previous owner shall notify the new owner of the animal's designation as a vicious dog or a vicious cat, and, if the new owner resides within the city limits, of the requirements and conditions for keeping a vicious dog or vicious cat as set forth in § 10-506.
  3. If the new owner resides within the city limits, the new owner must obtain the required enclosure prior to the acquisition of the vicious dog or cat, or confine the dog or cat indoors.
  4. The new owner must fully comply with the provisions of this chapter, including obtaining liability insurance, prior to the acquisition of the vicious dog or vicious cat. (1999 Code, § 10-512)