(A) Running at large. No person shall keep or allow to be kept on his or her premises, or on premises occupied by him or her, nor permit to run at large in the city, any animal which is diseased so as to be a danger to the health and safety of the city, even though the animal is properly licensed under this chapter.
(B) Confinement.
(1) Any animal reasonably suspected of being diseased and presenting a threat to the health and safety of the public may be apprehended and confined in the pound by a police officer or animal control officer.
(2) The police officer shall have a qualified veterinarian examine the animal.
(3) If the animal is found to be diseased in such a manner so as to be a danger to the health and safety of the city, the officer shall cause such animal to be painlessly killed and shall properly dispose of the remains.
(4) The owner or keeper of the animal killed under this section shall be liable for a fine of $75 to cover the costs of maintaining and disposing of the animal, plus the costs of any veterinarian examinations.
(C) Release. If the animal, upon examination, is not found to be diseased within the meaning of this section, the animal shall be released to the owner or keeper free of charge.
(Prior Code, § 90.09) (Ord. 595, passed 6-1-1999; Ord. 595, passed 7-6-1999) Penalty, see § 90.99