the public, the dog is subject to muzzling, restraint or |
confinement to its premises upon order of the sheriff, local law |
enforcement officer or animal control officer who filed the |
complaint |
| control officer may order the owner or keeper of the dog to muzzle, |
| restrain or confine the dog to the owner's premises or to have the |
| dog confined at the owner's expense at a place determined by the |
| sheriff, local law enforcement officer or animal control officer. |
| Upon failure to comply, the officer to whom complaint was made may |
| apply to District Court, Superior Court or a justice of the peace |
| for an ex parte order for authorization to take possession of the |
| dog that poses an immediate threat to the public and turn the dog |
| over to the applicant or other suitable person. |
