(A) The APS Supervisor shall be responsible for determining when an animal is a public nuisance in accordance with this chapter or dangerous animal, vicious animal, potentially dangerous dog, or dangerous dog in accordance with this chapter and G.S. Chapter 67. The APS Supervisor must notify the owner in writing of the reasons for the determination that an animal is a public nuisance animal, dangerous animal, vicious animal, potentially dangerous dog, and/or dangerous dog, before the animal may be considered as such. The determination shall also include notice of the owner's right to appeal.
(B) The owner may appeal the determination that an animal has been determined to be a public nuisance animal, dangerous animal, vicious animal, potentially dangerous dog, or dangerous dog by filing an appeal in accordance with this chapter. However, the APS Supervisor's determination that an animal is a public nuisance animal, dangerous animal, vicious animal, potentially dangerous dog, or dangerous dog shall remain in effect with any and all applicable restrictions unless the determination is subsequently overturned by the appeal board or superior court.
(Ord. No. 22-044, § 1, passed 5-23-2022)