(a) Any dog determined to be dangerous may be destroyed in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code ch. 822 if:
(1) The owner of the dog does not file a written appeal pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code subch. D of ch. 822 (Texas Health and Safety Code § 822.041 et seq.); or
(2) If the owner of such dog fails or refuses to comply with the permitting requirements in this article as well as the provisions of Texas Health and Safety Code ch. 822.
(b) A notice required under this article is properly served when it is hand delivered to the owner of the dog, or when it is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last-known address of the owner of the animal. A copy of the notice shall be filed in the records of the ACD.
(c) If any person refuses to relinquish a dangerous dog for destruction pursuant to this article, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The ACD is authorized to obtain a seizure warrant for such dogs.
(Prior Code, § 3-33; Ord. of 8-24-2010)