Any animal reasonably believed to have rabies, and if, under the circumstances, it is not reasonable to impound or to attempt to seize that animal for the purpose of further observation, a law enforcement officer may destroy the animal. The owner shall pay any expense incident to the impoundment, destruction, or diagnosis of rabid animals thereof. Neither the town nor any person authorized by this section shall be liable for the destruction of any animal when done under circumstances as set forth in this section.
(2008 Code, § 10.3.4)