Modifies the offense of keeping a dangerous dog

This bill changes the law regarding keeping a dangerous dog, outlining different levels of offenses and penalties. It defines a dangerous dog as one that has bitten a person, domestic animal, or livestock without provocation, and establishes escalating penalties from an infraction to a felony based on the severity and recurrence of the bites. The bill also mandates the seizure and destruction of dogs involved in certain attacks, with a process for owners to appeal the decision, and exempts owners from liability if their dog attacks someone engaged in criminal activity.

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