Unless a different procedure is prescribed pursuant to a further law or regulation described under § 95.80(E), animals impounded under § 95.80, except by reason of § 95.80(C), shall be impounded for a period of not less than five days, and if impounded solely by reason of § 95.80(C) shall be kept for a period of not less than 20 days as required by I.C. 15-5-9-14. During such time the owner, harborer or keeper thereof may secure the release of the animal upon proof he or she has paid all fees and charges owing and that he or she has duly registered the animal, if registration of the animal is required. If the animal is a dog, the owner shall provide proof that a dog license for the current year has been issued and, if the animal is a dog or cat, the animal has a current rabies inoculation as required by § 95.30. However, an animal which has been impounded under § 95.80(A) by virtue of a violation of § 95.16 or under § 95.80(D) by virtue of a violation of I.C. 15-46-3 may not be released to its original owner or keeper unless the person shows to the satisfaction of the impounding officer that the animal will no longer be exposed to any cruel or neglectful conditions or unless the release is ordered by the judge of the court having jurisdiction of the case or until the person is tried and acquitted of the alleged offense. In addition, a wild animal may not be released to its original keeper if the possession of the animal by the person is per se unlawful under this or other town ordinances or under state or federal game and wildlife laws and regulations. If the animal is not so redeemed, the animal control officer shall deliver the animal to the County Dog Warden or make such other disposition as the animal control officer deems appropriate.
(`86 Code, § 3-5-18) (Ord. passed 7-17-84; Am. Ord. 86-C5, passed 7-15-86)