(A) Any animal which appears to be lost, stray or unwanted, or which is found to be not wearing a currently valid rabies vaccination tag, a dog identification tag as required by this chapter or an appropriately registered microchip identification and not under restraint in violation of this chapter, shall be impounded by the Animal Control Officer and confined in the County Animal Shelter in a humane manner.
(B) Further, an owner of an animal may voluntarily turn the animal into the Animal Shelter for impoundment and other disposition under this chapter. Impoundment of the animal shall not relieve the owner thereof from any penalty which may be imposed for violation of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 1.40)