(a) A humane officer, police officer, animal warden or animal control officer may impound every animal or dog found in violation of any provision of Chapter 505. If an impounded dog is not wearing a valid registration tag, the dog shall forthwith be turned over to an officer charged by law with the custody and disposal of such dogs. If the animal is wearing a valid registration tag or the identity of the owner or harborer is otherwise established, notice shall immediately be given to such owner or harborer that the animal has been impounded. Notice may be by telephone or by ordinary mail to the last known address of such owner or harborer. The animal shall not be released except upon the payment of reasonable expenses for its taking and keeping. Any dog not redeemed within three days of the time it is seized or impounded, may be sold or otherwise disposed of as provided by Ohio R.C. 955.16. Any animal not redeemed within three days of the time it is seized or impounded may be transferred to the Animal Protective League for disposition.
(b) A record of all animals impounded, the disposition of the same, the owner’s name and address, if known, and a statement of any costs or receipts involving such animal shall be kept.
(c) In addition to all other fees, penalties, or costs incident to the impoundment of animals, a fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) shall accrue for the seizing and placing of any animal into impoundment.
(Ord. 57-97. Passed 5-27-97.)
(Ord. 57-97. Passed 5-27-97.)