A Dangerous Dog
16 Del. C. § 3076F — declared by the Justice of the Peace Court, then insured for $100,000, confined, and muzzled outside
The Justice of the Peace Court may declare a dog dangerous on clear and convincing evidence that it killed or seriously injured a person, killed or seriously injured a domestic animal on its owner's property or under its owner's control, or injured a person or animal after being declared potentially dangerous.
- The owner carries liability insurance of at least $100,000 for injury the dog may cause.
- The dog is kept in a proper enclosure, and outside it is securely muzzled on a leash that is not retractable and no longer than 6 feet.
- The owner notifies the Department at once if the dog gets loose, attacks, moves or dies.
An attack means a deliberate bite, seizure or pursuit meant to harm. A particular dog is a question for a licensed Delaware attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- 16 Del. C. § 3076F — Finding to declare a dog dangerous; duties of dog owner
- 16 Del. C. § 3071F — Definitions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Delaware attorney.