17.03.050 Dangerous dog – Certificate of registration, requirements.
(1) The owner of a dangerous dog must obtain a certificate of registration for such animal from the Animal Control Authority within 10 days of final determination of dangerous dog as provided in CCC 17.03.040. The certificate of registration shall be issued only if the owner of the dangerous dog presents sufficient proof of the following:
(a) A proper enclosure to confine a dangerous dog and posting of the premises with a brightly colored and clearly visible sign that displays a warning symbol that informs children of the presence of a dangerous dog.
(b) The owner of a dog being declared dangerous shall have the dog equipped with a microchip. Proof of microchipping and the microchip number shall be presented when licensing the dog.
(c) A surety bond issued by a surety insurer qualified under Chapter 48.28 RCW in a form acceptable to the Animal Control Authority in the sum of at least $250,000, payable to any person injured by the dangerous dog; or a policy of liability insurance, such as homeowner’s insurance, issued by an insurer qualified under RCW Title 48 in the amount of at least $250,000, insuring the owner or keeper for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog.
(2) The owner of a dangerous dog shall pay an initial registration fee as set forth in Chapter 5.100 CCC and thereafter pay an annual registration fee for the calendar year as set forth in Chapter 5.100 CCC. A dog license fee already paid by the owner shall not be applied toward the cost of the initial registration; however, on the second and subsequent calendar years, the cost of registration shall include licensing.
(3) Any dangerous dog for which a certificate of registration or renewal has not been obtained by its owner is subject to being impounded by the Animal Control Authority.
(4) This section shall not apply to police dogs as defined in RCW 4.24.410.
(5) The owner of a dog declared dangerous shall have the dog neutered or spayed within 30 days post declaration or appeal of declaration of a dangerous dog. Owner must notify County of intent to appeal declaration of dangerous dog within 30 days of declaration.