(A) Any pet which does not wear a current identification, is off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner, a member of his immediate family or other responsible person may be taken by the County Animal Control Officer or his agent. The pet then becomes the responsibility of the County and its further disposition shall be under the applicable county or state laws. ('85 Code, § 5-1.6)
(B) In addition to, or in lieu of impounding a pet, a police officer may issue to the known owner of the pet a notice of violation of this section. Such notice shall impose upon the owner of the pet a penalty of $25. The penalty may be paid at Town Hall within 72 hours from the receipt of the notice; provided however, in the event such penalty is not paid within the time period prescribed, a criminal warrant may be initiated against the owner and, upon conviction of a violation of this section, the owner shall be punished as provided for by law. ('85 Code, § 5-1.7)
(Ord. 10.1-88, passed 8-1-88) Penalty, see § 90.99