Reclamation of impounded animals may be made as provided in this section. The party desiring to reclaim an animal shall present to the animal control officer or other employee, who may be designated by the town board of trustees proof of ownership, and proof that any dog or cat is currently vaccinated for rabies or return proof of vaccination within three (3) days after the date the animal is released. The party desiring to reclaim any animal shall pay the applicable pound fee and show evidence to the animal control officer that the fee has been paid. The animal control officer shall thereupon release the reclaimed animal to the party. Any party violating any provision of this section or failing to return proof of vaccination as provided herein shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine and taxing of court costs, in the discretion of the Dickson municipal court.
(Ord. 48, 3-19-1998)