(A) An animal control officer upon probable cause that a violation of this section has occurred may require the owner or custodian of a vicious animal to deliver possession of the animal to an animal control officer. If after demand, the owner or custodian fails or refuses to deliver possession of the animal to an animal control officer, the animal control officer may request an order from a court of competent jurisdiction requiring the owner or custodian to deliver possession of the animal to an animal control officer.
(B) An animal control officer may summarily impound a vicious animal which is at large or which is an immediate danger to humans or domesticated animals.
(C) If an animal control officer cannot gain control of a vicious animal the officer may summarily destroy the animal.
(D) If a vicious animal is impounded without the knowledge of the owner or custodian, notice that the animal has been impounded shall be given to the owner or custodian of the animal, if the same is known, by attaching a notice to a door at the residence thereof or by mailing a notice thereto.
(E) A vicious animal impounded by an order of a court acting pursuant to this section shall be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court shall direct.
(F) A vicious animal impounded without a court order shall be held not less than five working days, after which it may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the supervising control officer may direct.
(G) The owner or custodian of an animal impounded other than by a court order may contest the impounding by filing notice with the proper court within five working days after the impounding.
(Ord. D-1-1994, passed - -1994)