(A) It shall be unlawful for any person in the town knowingly and intentionally, unless with consent of the owner, to harbor, feed, and keep in his or her possession by confinement, or otherwise allow to remain on his or her property, any animal which does not belong to him or her unless he or she notifies the county’s Animal Control within 48 hours from the time such animal came into his or her possession.
(B) Any person who feeds a stray animal and/or allows the animal to stay on his or her property for at least two days shall be legally responsible for such animal and any violations caused by the animal.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to surrender any such stray animal to the Police Department or the county’s Animal Control or person duly authorized upon demand.
(D) The purpose of this section is to aid in rabies control and to prevent the intentional or unintentional possession of pets belonging to other persons.
(Ord. passed 5-5-2008) Penalty, see § 90.99