Grand Rapids Dog Bite Injuries & Laws
If you own a dog, you carry the responsibility of following the dog bite laws in the city in which you live. Almost every city has a set of laws that apply to dog owners. In Grand Rapids, there are a set of laws that apply to dog owners and they can be found in the Grand Rapids City Ordinances. The Grand Rapids dog bite laws include:
Sec. 9.202. Nuisance, Aggressive or Dangerous Animal.
A person who owns or has custody of a dog shall prevent the dog from engaging in nuisance, aggressive or dangerous behavior.
Sec. 9.205. Exposure to Rabies; Notice.
It shall be the duty of any person owning or harboring a dog which has been attacked or bitten by another dog or other animal showing symptoms of rabies, immediately to notify the Grand Rapids Police Department or County Dog Warden of his or her possession of such dog.
Sec. 9.209. Running at Large Prohibited; Leash or Lead Required; Clean-Up Required.
- A person who owns or has custody or control of a dog shall prevent the dog from running at large. A person who owns or has custody or control of a dog shall, at any time the dog is off that person’s property, restrain the dog with a lead or leash no greater than six (6) feet in length.
- A person who owns or has custody or control of an animal shall prevent the animal from defecating on any public or private property other than his or her own or shall immediately collect and properly dispose of all fecal matter deposited by the animal while it is off his or her property.
The victim of a Grand Rapids dog bite will most likely file a report with either the Grand Rapids local police or local Animal Control Agency. When a report is filed, it is necessary to obtain the report. For a report filed with the Police Department in Grand Rapids, you should request the Animal Control report at the following location:
Grand Rapids Police Department, 1 Monroe Ctr. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Serious injuries can be caused from a dog bite or attack. If you or a family member suffer injuries due to a dog attack in Flint, contact one of our experienced Grand Rapids dog bite lawyers immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717.
