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(a) (b) (a) (b) (1) (2) (3) (c) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Generally. No person shall break open the animal shelter or attempt to do so, or take or attempt to take from an animal control officer or any police officer or any other authorized representative of the city, any animal taken up or apprehended in compliance with this chapter or in any manner intentionally interfere with or hinder such persons in the discharge of their duties under this chapter. Citations for certain violations. The animal control unit is authorized to issue a citation to any person, firm, or entity for any alleged violations of this chapter and any other ordinance or statute which provides the basis for prosecution of violations of this chapter. Nothing within this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of police officers to enforce any provisions of this chapter or related statues or ordinances. (Code 1965, § 106A.16) Sec. 3-1-16. - Animal bites. Whenever any animal shall have bitten a person or there is good reason to believe that such animal has bitten a person, such fact shall be reported within 24 hours to the county health department and, thereafter, the owner of such animal shall comply with the instructions of said department concerning such animal. (Code 1965, § 106A.17) Sec. 3-1-17. - Dangerous dogs. The provisions of Minn. Stats. §§ 347.50—347.565, relating to the regulation of dangerous dogs, are hereby incorporated by reference and adopted as part of this section. The city clerk shall establish and maintain a list of qualified impartial hearing officers who may be assigned to conduct hearings required by these sections. Potentially dangerous dogs shall be regulated under Minn. Stats. §§ 347.50—347.565 the same as if they were dangerous dogs. Notwithstanding the provisions of Minn. Stats. §§ 347.50—347.565, the following provisions shall apply: The definition of the term "proper enclosure" shall be expanded to include a fenced-in yard that prevents the dog from leaving the property and to which the public cannot gain access; The dog owner shall not be required to have the dog sterilized; and A surety bond or policy of liability insurance in the amount of $25,000.00 shall be required if the hearing officer determines that the dog is potentially dangerous as a result of biting a human. No person shall take a dog that has been declared dangerous or potentially dangerous into the city's dog parks or trails unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash, and is under the physical restraint of a responsible person. (Code 1965, § 106A.18; Ord. No. 3890, 10-6-2008; Ord. No. 4037, 11-7-2011; Ord. No. 4201, 7-20-2015) Sec. 3-1-18. - Animal breeders. Permit required. No person, business, corporation or other entity may breed, whelp or raise dogs or cats for profit or sale within the city unless the person, business, corporation or other entity has obtained a breeder's permit from the city. Application for breeder's permit. Anyone making application for a breeder's permit must provide the following information to the office of the city clerk: applicant's name, applicant's address, address of the location of where the breeding, whelping or raising will occur, the types and breeds of animals concerned and the numbers of adult animals to be kept for breeding purposes. The applicant must also demonstrate that the location where the breeding, whelping or raising will occur is suitably zoned for such activity or must obtain a variance from the city council. Approval of permit. After application for a breeder's permit has been made, a copy of the application shall be forwarded to the animal control unit. The animal control unit will inspect the facility to ensure that it is suitable for its intended purpose. The breeder's permit will be issued by the city clerk's office after the facility described in the application has been inspected and approved by the animal control unit and after the applicant has paid the permit fee. The fee for a breeder's permit shall be set by resolution of the city council. Permit duration. A breeder's permit, once issued, will expire on January 31 of the second January after the issue date. The fee will be prorated at the rate of 1/12 of the annual fee for each of the remaining months of the year when the breeder's permit is purchased. Inspection of premises after issuance of permit. Any animal control officer, police officer, building inspector or other agent of the city may inspect any premises licensed under this section at any reasonable time, with or without prior notice, to determine whether or not conditions of the premises are maintained in a proper manner. (Code 1965, § 106A.19) Sec. 3-1-19. - Penalties. Unless otherwise specified, violations of this chapter are declared to be misdemeanor offenses and are punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.00 and/or 90 days in jail. (Code 1965, § 106A.20) 193