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=I EVERETT 3705-19 WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. An Ordinance Relating to Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs, amending Chapter 6.08 EMC as previously amended. WHEREAS, A. In 2019,the State Legislature amended the State law relating to breed-based designations of dogs as dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs. The current Everett Municipal Code designates certain breeds of dogs as potentially dangerous, and must be amended to comply with the State law changes; and B. The City Council finds that it is appropriate for the formal appeal process for dogs designated as dangerous or potentially dangerous to be reviewed first by the Everett animal control Manager prior to further appeal to the hearing examiner at the Everett Municipal Court, in order to expedite appeals; and C. City Council finds that the City should encourage, secure and enforce those animal control measures deemed desirable and necessary for the protection of human health,safety and welfare and to prevent injury to property and cruelty to animal life. NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1228-86, as amended by Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1257- 86, Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2393-99, and Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2782-04, codified at EMC 6.08.010, is amended as follows, with strikeouts deleted and underlining added: Definitions. As used in this chapter: A. "Owner" means any person or legal entity having a possessory property right in a dog or who harbors, cares for, exercises control over, or knowingly permits any animal to remain on premises occupied by them. B. "Potentially dangerous dog" means: 1. Any dog that while off the owner's premises, when unprovoked chases or approaches a person upon the streets,sidewalks, or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack such as but not limited to: snapping, lunging, baring teeth, stalking, chasing, or lumping upon a