A. It is unlawful for an owner to have a dangerous dog in the city of Yakima without a certificate of registration in full force and effect issued under Section 6.20.160 of this chapter. A violation of this subsection is a civil infraction subject to the penalties set forth in Section 6.20.180(C) and defined in Section 6.20.180(D).

B. It is unlawful for an owner of a dangerous dog that is subject to a valid certificate of registration issued under Section 6.20.160 of this chapter to permit the dog to be outside the proper enclosure as defined in Section 6.20.160 of this chapter unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash not more than six feet in length and under physical restraint of a responsible person. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but shall prevent it from biting any person or animal. (Ord. 2004-31 § 9, 2004: Ord. 3164 § 3, 1989).