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APPENDIX "A" ANIMAL CONTROL 1. a. The following definitions are added in alphabetical order as follows Section 302.02. Definitions . Dangerous Dog: The term "dangerous dog" as defined in Florida Statutes is used synonymously for the term "vicious dog" used herein . General: The definitions in Section 767.11, F . S . , shall also apply to this chapter and the more stringent definition shall apply; however, in case of irreconcilable conflict between definitions the Florida Statutes definition shall control. Leash: A cord, rope or chain which holds an animal under restraint and is not more than six (6) feet in length. Proper Enclosure: "Proper enclosure of a dangerous dog" means, while on the owners property, a dangerous dog is securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to prevent the animal from escaping. Such pen or structure shall have secure sides and a secure top to prevent the dog from escaping over, under, or through the structure and shall also provide protection from the elements. bo The following definitions are deleted as fdllows . 11 Enclosure: Enclosure shall mean a fence or struc- ture at least six (6) feet in height forming or causing an enclosure suitable to prevent the in- jury of young children, and suitable to confine a vicious dog in conjunction with other measures which may be taken by the owner or keeper, such as tethering of the vicious dog. Such enclosure shall be securely enclosed and locked and designed with secure sides, top and bottom and shall be designed to prevent the animal from escaping the enclosure. Tattoo: Tattoo shall mean any permanent num- bering of a vicious dog by means of permanent ink with the licensb tag number issued to the vicious dog, or any other permanent acceptable method of tattooing. c. The following definition which currently reads as follows. Restraint: An animal shall be considered under restraint only if it is: 1. Within the real property boundaries of its owner, or of any other person with"the ex- press permission of that person, or 2. When outside of said boundaries, under the actual control, custody, or possession of the owner or other responsible person, by ei- ther leash, cord, chain or similar device.