§ 4-56. Notice of knowledge of violation not necessary for prosecution of owner or keeper.  


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  • For the purpose of prosecution for violations of this article, it shall not be necessary in order to obtain a conviction to prove notice or knowledge on the part of the owner, possessor or keeper of the dog in question that such dog was violating any of the provisions of this article at the time and place charged; it being the purpose and intent of this article to impose strict liability upon the owner, possessor or keeper of any dog for the actions, conduct and condition of such dog.

(Code 1987, § 11-2-22; Ord. of 9-19-2016, § 11-2-22)