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(b) When unprovoked, chases or approaches a person, including a person on a bicycle, upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public or private property, other than the dog owner's property, in an apparent attitude of attack. (c) Has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals. Proper enclosure means securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and providing protection from the elements for the dog. A proper enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a house, garage, or other structure that would allow the dog to exit of its own volition, or any house or structure in which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the only obstacles that prevent the dog from exiting. Provocation means an act that an adult could reasonably expect may cause a dog to attack or bite. Running at large means any dog which is not either: (a) Effectively contained on private property; (b) Effectively restrained, by chain or leash, to private property with the consent of the property owner; (c) Effectively restrained by a chain or leash not to exceed six feet in length; or (d) Under the voice control of its owner. Substantial bodily harm means bodily injury that involves a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or that causes a temporary but substantial loss or impaiinient of the function of any bodily member or organ, or that causes a fracture of any bodily member. " uirpq I`..I,'w .II II p,....."mwll.."N Sec. 10-53. - Animal control officer. As used in this article the term "animal control officer" means any city officer or employee designated to enforce any portion of this article. Sec. 10-54. - Duties of animal control officer. The animal control officer shall perform the following duties: (a) Seize, impound, or restrain any dog found running at large within the city. (b) Investigate all cases of animal bites reported to him and supervise the quarantine of any such animal to ensure that it is kept under observation for a period of ten days. (c) Enforce all other provisions of this article. Sec. 10-55. - No interference with officer. It shall be unlawful for any person to molest or in any way interfere with any peace officer, animal control officer, or any of their duly authorized assistants, or with any duly authorized agent while engaged in performing work under the provisions of this article. Sec. 10-56. - Number of dogs permitted. Page 10