It shall be the duty of a person filing charges, under this chapter, to seize or arrange to be seized, an animal found in the keeping or custody of a person being charged, and which are being used or will be used, as evidence in the case, resulting from such charge. The person making said seizure shall cause such animals to be delivered immediately to the Animal Control Department, or in such cases as may be necessary, to a veterinarian for treatment. It shall be the duty of that Department to humanely hold such animals until further court order regarding their disposal. The perpetrator of any such act shall be responsible for the cost of impoundment, board and any medical expenses incurred during the holding period of the animal.
(Prior Code, § 4.07.030) (Ord. 02-25, passed 8-15-2002)