Illinois Code § 2.18b
Illinois Code § 2.18b. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2.18b.
Reckless dog owner. "Reckless dog owner" means a person who owns a dog that while anywhere other than upon the property of the owner, and without justification, kills another dog that results in that dog being deemed a dangerous dog under Section 15.1 of this Act and who knowingly allows the dog to violate Section 9 of this Act on 2 occasions within 12 months of the incident for which the dog was deemed dangerous or is involved in another incident that results in the dog being deemed dangerous on a second occasion within 24 months of the original dangerous determination. (Source: P.A. 100-971, eff. 1-1-19.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2.18b
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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