§ 77-16.8. Dangerous animals; confinement of animal; liability of owner.

The owner of any animal which is found to be a dangerous dog, as set forth in § 77-16.7 of this article, shall be liable for such injury and damage. Such owner shall not thereafter permit such animal to be at any place other than on the premises of the owner unless such animal is on a leash of less than five feet in length and, if such animal has bitten a person or other animal, such animal shall also be securely fitted with a properly fitting muzzle of a type which shall not permit such animal to bite another person or animal.