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~ § 5-36 ARDEN HILLS CODE Sec. 5-36. Diseased or vicious dogs. No person shall keep or suffer to be kept on premises occupied by him, or permit or suffer to run at large, any ' diseased dog or any dog of a ferocious or vicioua character, habit or disposition. (Ord. No. 198, § 11, 6-27-77) Sec. 5-37. Destruction of certain dogs. (a) Upon sworn complaint to the municipal court that any one of the following facts exist: (1) That any dog at any time has destroyed property or habitually trespasses in a damaging manner on the property of persons other than the owner; (2) That any dog at any time has attacked or bitten a person outside the owner's or custodian's premises; (3) That any dog is vicious or showa vicioua habits or molests pedeatrians or interferes with vehicles on the public streets; or (4) That any dog is a public nuisance as defined in section 5-34 herein; the judge shall issue a summons directed to the owner of the dog commanding him to appear before the court to ahow cause why the dog should not be seized by any police officer, or otherwise disposed of in the manner authorized in this part. Such summons shall be returnable not less than six (6) nor more than ten (10) days from the date thereof and shall be served at least ten (10) days before the time of the scheduled appearance. (b) i,Jpon such hearing and finding the facts true as complained of, the court may either order the dog killed or order the owner or custodian to remove it from the city, or may order the owner or custodian to keep it confined to a designated place. If the owner or custodian violates such order, any police officer may impound the dog described in guch order. The provisions of this section are in addition to and supplemental to other provisions of this article. Supp. No. 1 250