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Based on an investigation, the Community Services Officer may find and declare a dog dangerous or potentially dangerous if he has a reasonable belief that the dog falls within the definitions set forth in MLMC 6.10.030(3) or (5). For the purposes of this chapter, a reasonable belief may be supported by any of the following:

A. The written complaint of a citizen who has witnessed the animal acting in a manner which causes it to fall within the definitions in MLMC 6.10.030(3) or (5) and is willing to so testify in a court of law; or

B. Dog bite reports filed with the Community Services Officer; or

C. Actions of the dog witnessed by the Community Services Officer or any law enforcement officer; or

D. A verified report that the animal previously has been found to be either potentially dangerous or dangerous by the Community Services Officer; or

E. Other substantial evidence admissible in a court of law. (Ord. 2757, 3/24/15)