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dog is removed from the City of Gem Lake, it must be registered as a potentially dangerous dog in its new jurisdiction.. 7.6,3 Death/Transfer from City. The owner of any potentially dangerous dog must notify the Animal Control Authority in writing of the death of the dog; of its transfer to a residence outside of the City of Gem Lake or of its.. transfer within the City of Gem Lake within thirty (3Q) days of the death or transfer, The notice must also provide the new location where the dog will reside if moved. 7.6.4 Notice to Landlord. The ownerr of a potentially dangerous dog who rents property fromanother where the dog will reside mustdiscloseto the. property owner, prior to entering into the lease agreement and at the time of any lease renewal, that the person owns a potentially dangerous dog that will reside at the property. 7.6.5 Transfer of Ownership. The owner of a potentially dangerous dog must notify any new owner whether by purchase, donation orother transfer, that the City has identified the dog as a potentially dangerous. dog. The transferring or selling owner must also notify the Animal Control Authorityin writing of the sale and provide the Animal Control Authority with the new owner's name, address, and telephone number. 7.7 Designation Review. Beginning six months after a dog is declared a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog, an owner may request annually: a review of the designation. The owner must provide evidence that the does behavior has changed due to the dogs age, neutering, environment, completion of obedience training that includes modification of aggressive behavior, or other factors. The owner shall submit a request for reconsideration to the City Administrator, who shall then assign a Hearing Officer to consider the request, in consultation with the Animal. Control Authority. If the Hearing Officer :finds sufficient evidence that the dog's behavior has changed the Officer may rescind the dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog. designation; 7.8 Seizure.. of Dangerous. Dog. The. Animal Control Authority shall immediately seize any dangerous dog if: 7.8.1 The owner has not registered the dog in compliance with the provisions of Section 7.3 within fourteen (14) days after the service of the Notice of Final Determination declaring a dog to be a dangerous dog. 7.8.2 The owner does not secure the proper liability insurance pursuant to Section 7.3 withinfourteen .jl4).:days after the service of the Notice of Final Determination declaring a .dog to be a dangerous dog. 7.8.3 The dangerous dog is not maintained in a secure enclosure.