(A) Mandatory notification. It is a violation of this subchapter, as well as state law, for any person having knowledge that any person has been bitten by a dog or other animal to refuse to notify the Administrator promptly.
(B) Unlawful acts. It is unlawful for the owner of such dog or other animal to euthanize, sell, give away or otherwise dispose of any such dog or other animal known to have bitten a person, until it is released by the Administrator, or his or her authorized representative.
(C) Mandatory compliance with instructions. It is a violation of this subchapter and state law for the owner of the dog or other animal to refuse or fail to comply with the written or printed instructions made by the Administrator, or his or her authorized representative. If such instructions cannot be delivered in person, they shall be mailed to the owner of the dog or other animal by regular mail, postage prepaid. The affidavit or testimony of the Administrator, or his or her authorized representative, delivering or mailing such instructions is prima facie evidence that the owner of the dog or other animal was notified of his or her responsibilities.
(D) Incurred expenses. Any expense incurred in the handling of any dog or other animal under this subchapter shall be borne by the owner. The owner of a biting animal must also remit to the State Department of Public Health, for deposit into the Pet Population Control Fund, a $25 public safety fine within 30 days after notice.
(1993 Code, § 50.064) (Ord. 92-10, passed 11-18-1992; Ord. 2006-07, passed 6-21-2006; Ord. 2022-01, passed 3-16-2022) Penalty, see § 50.999