Whenever any hospital or reputable institution of learning shall apply to the city for permission to use for research purposes in the study or prevention of disease for the betterment of humankind any impounded animals remaining unclaimed under this chapter, the city may direct the Animal Control Officer to surrender to the institution or hospital the unclaimed animals as it has requested, and they shall be so surrendered.
(1977 Code, § 5-12) (Ord. 84-24, passed 11-12-1984)