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Olmsted County Board adopts dangerous-dog ordinance extending local procedures, owner protections, victims' rights
Summary
The Olmsted County Board unanimously adopted a county ordinance codifying procedures for declaring dogs 'dangerous' or 'potentially dangerous,' establishing owner appeal rights, microchip and sterilization requirements, victims' notice and inspection rights, and enforcement rules including seizure and penalties.
The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt and enact a county dangerous-dog ordinance (codified in chapter 2600 of the Olmsted County code of ordinances) after a public hearing and staff presentation.
The ordinance, introduced to the board by Deputy County Administrator James Johnson and explained by Jennifer Plante, senior assistant Olmsted County Attorney, applies to unincorporated areas of the county and largely codifies existing Minnesota statute while adding local procedural detail and victim protections. Plante said the process begins with a complaint to law enforcement; the sheriff's office investigates…
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