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e e ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1922 9 Sec. 5-17. vicious or Dangerous Dogs. "vicious or Dangerous Dogs" shall be governed by the provl.sl.ons of Chapter 822, "Dangerous Dogs," of the Texas Health and Safety Code, as the same may be amended from time to time. Any vicious or Dangerous Dog shall be removed from the corporate city limits within 24 hours from the time notice is given to the owner, or party in possession; otherwise, the dog shall be impounded and destroyed in a humane manner. Sec. 5-18. Guard Dogs. (a) Definitions. (1) Guard Dog is any dog that is utilized to protect commercial property, as defined below. (2) Commercial property is ( i) a portion of land and/ or buildings zoned for, or utilized for commercial business uses in the city, including temporary sites; or (ii) any vehicle utilized for commercial business purposes in the City. (3) Handler is a person who is responsible for and capable of controlling the operation of a guard dog. (4) Housing is any location where the guard dog is kept when not utilized for protection purposes. (5) Anti Escape is any housing, fencing, or a device which the guard dog cannot go over, under, through or around. (b) Guard Dog Permits. (1) A separate guard dog permit must be applied for each dog on commercial property where guard dogs are to be used or where dogs are to be kept, boarded, bred, sold, let for hire, or trained for a fee for guard dog purposes. Procedures for permit application, for inspection of guard dog facilities, and for issuance of dog identification tags will be established by the Director of the Animal Control Di vision. permi ts for both permanent and temporary locations may be transferred to a new location operated by the same business firm during the permit year. However, such transfers shall not be effective until an Animal Control Officer has inspected and approved the required facilities at the new location and the information required below for permit applications has been recorded.