A keeping charge may be assessed against the owner of any animal for each day during which the animal is impounded or held by the Animal Control Officer under the provisions of this Chapter. An animal held under the provisions of this Chapter shall not be released until the owner pays all charges due. If the owner refuses to pay such charges, the animal may be treated as unredeemed by the owner, and disposed of as provided in Section 10.16.030(f). Disposal of the animal does not release the owner from his/her responsibility to pay the keeping charges and such charges may be collected under Section 10.36.050.
(32-12/92 § 10.12.200)