It is the intention of this division to adopt the minimum standards and requirements
for the control of dangerous dogs and vicious dogs in compliance with the Responsible
Dog Ownership Law (See O.C.G.A. § 4-8-20 et seq.), and the provisions thereof are
incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this chapter. Therefore, as stated by
the general assembly of the state, the owner of a dangerous dog or vicious dog shall
be solely liable for any injury to or death caused by such dog. Under no circumstances
shall the city or any employee or official of the county which enforces or fails to
enforce the provisions of said law or this chapter shall be held liable for any damages
to any person who suffers an injury inflicted by a dog that has been identified as
being a dangerous dog or vicious dog or by a dog that has been reported to the proper
authority as being a dangerous dog or vicious dog or by a dog that the city has failed
to identify as a dangerous or vicious dog or by a dog which has been identified as
being a dangerous dog or vicious dog, but has not been kept or restrained in the manner
prescribed by law, or by a dangerous dog or vicious dog whose owner has not maintained
insurance coverage or a surety bond as required by law.
