(A) Requirements and impoundment appeals. The enforcement of all requirements pertaining to the humane care and treatment of animals shall be in accordance with the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act, this chapter, and the fees set by the Lake County Board of Health.
(B) Impoundment appeal hearings. A person alleged to have violated this section may request a hearing to appeal an impoundment that results from the enforcement of this section. Any person desiring a hearing shall contact the Administrator within seven calendar days from the date of impoundment and the Administrator shall hold an appeal hearing within seven calendar business days after receiving the request to appeal the impoundment. If the hearing cannot be held prior to the expiration of the seven calendar day impoundment period, the Lake County Health Department shall not sell, offer for adoption, or dispose of the animal(s) until a final decision is rendered and all of the appeal processes have expired. If a hearing is requested by any owner of impounded animal(s), the Administrator shall, after hearing the testimony of all interested parties, render a decision within five business days regarding the disposition of the impounded animal(s). This decision by the Administrator shall have no effect on the criminal charges that may be filed with the appropriate authorities.
(Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 11-9-1976; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 4-10-1979; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 10-9-1984; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 12-20-1984; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 6-11-1990; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 1-10-1995; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 11-12-1996; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 3-15-2011; Ord. [Bd of Health Ord., Art. X], passed 1-15-2013)