(A) No impounded animal shall be redeemed by its owner or released to any person, except where there has been performance of all of the following conditions:
(1) If required by applicable law, a current license for such animal has been issued by the Animal Control Bureau or other responsible agency.
(2) All fees for impounding and boarding the animal have been paid, which shall total no less than the fees established by resolution of the City Council.
(3) The Animal Control Bureau has determined that the animal does not have, and is not reasonably suspected of having, rabies.
(4) The Animal Control Bureau has determined that it would not be contrary to the public health, safety and general welfare to release the animal.
(B) No person shall remove an impounded animal from the city animal shelter without the consent of the Animal Control Bureau.
(Ord. 3170 § 2 (part), 2014.)