ARTICLE III. IMPOUNDMENT
Sec. 5-29 through 5-30Sec.
5-29. Authorized.
The department, peace officers, and persons
employed for animal regulation purposes by the county shall attempt to capture
any animal found at large in violation of this chapter and may destroy an animal
at large if, in their judgment, such action is required for public health and
safety. (R.O. 1956, Sections 4-6- 11, 6-6-2; Ord. No. 1981-39, 10-17-81)
Sec. 5-30. Animals to be impounded.
The following animals
may be taken into custody by an animal regulation deputy and impounded without
the filing of a complaint: | | A. | Any
vicious animal not properly confined as required by this chapter. | | | B. | Any
animal running at large. | | | C. | Any
unlicensed animal which is required by this chapter to be licensed. Any animal
not wearing a tag shall be presumed to be unlicensed for purposes of this section,
except those dogs specifically exempted. | | | D. | Sick
or injured animals whose owner cannot be located. | | | E. | Any
abandoned animal. | | | F. | Animals
which are not wearing a rabies vaccination tag in accordance with the requirements
of this chapter. | | | G. | Any
animal to be held for quarantine. | | | H. | Any
animal being kept or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter. |
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