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(1) The owner of a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog shall immediately notify the animal control agency when the dog:

(a) is loose or unconfined off the premises of the owner;

(b) has bitten or injured a human being or another animal;

(c) is sold, given away, or moved to another address; or

(d) dies.

(2) If a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog is sold, given away, or moved to another location, the owner shall provide the name, address, and telephone number of the new owner, or the address and telephone number of the new location is retained by the same owner, to the animal control agency prior to moving the dog, whether within or outside of Snohomish county. All requirements of this chapter must be met by the new owner prior to moving the dog if the dog remains within Snohomish county. If the dog is retained by the same owner, but moved to another address, the requirements of this chapter must be met prior to moving the dog.

(3) If a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog dies, the owner shall supply to the animal control agency within 30 days of death, a veterinarian certificate of death or other proof that the dog has died. (Added by Ord. 95-098 § 2, Dec. 20, 1995).