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(c) Provided, no dog may be determined to be a vicious dog if any such bite, threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a willful trespass upon the premises occupied by the owner or custodian of the dog, or was committing or attempting to commit a crime upon the premises occupied by the owner or custodian of the dog, or was teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog or who has, in the past, teased, tormented, abused or assaulted the dog. (d) These definitions do not apply to dogs used in military or police work while they are actually performing in that capacity. Section 7: That section 5-74 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety: Sec. 5-74. Reserved. Section 8: That section 5-75 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety: Sec. 5-75. Reserved. Section 9. Section 5-76 of Chapter 5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 5-76. Care and maintenance of dogs. (a) Shelter requirements. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, house, or maintain any dog outdoors on any premises within the City of Santa Ana unless the dog has access at all times to an enclosed building or a shelter which meets all of the following requirements: (1) It is weatherproof meaning that it keeps the dog dry when it rains and provides sufficient protection from the sun so that the dog will not overheat; (2) It has a floor that is level and dry; (3) It is composed of material that will not result in injury to the dog; (4) It is maintained in a condition that will not result in injury to the dog; (5) It contains bedding material which is kept clean and dry; (6) It allows the dog easy access in and out; Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 8 of 12 11 A-8