Upon taking possession of any dog, the officer, shall take all steps to notify the owner, or if the owner is unknown, written notice shall be posted for three (3) days upon the bulletin board at the town clerk's office in the town hall, describing the dog, the place, and time of taking. The owner of any dog so impounded may reclaim such dog upon the payment of the license fee, if unpaid, and of all costs and charges incurred by the town for impounding and maintenance of such dog, as follows:
A. For impounding any unlicensed dog, fifty dollars ($50.00);
B. For impounding a licensed dog, fifteen dollars ($15.00) for the first offense; thirty five dollars ($35.00) for the second offense; and seventy dollars ($70.00) for the third offense or any subsequent offenses, provided that such second and subsequent offenses occur within the same license year. These fees are in addition to all boarding fees;
C. For transporting a dog to the animal shelter, one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00). (Ord. 135, 11-5-2010)