(A) Seizure and impoundment. Any dog which is in violation of any section of this subchapter may be seized and impounded by the County Animal Control or any police officer of the city or authorized city employee. Any continuing violation or repeated violations of this subchapter shall constitute a nuisance per se and may be abated by an action in circuit court separately or in addition to criminal proceedings.
(B) Impounding and release.
(1) Any dog impounded of observation for rabies shall be held until released by the Health Officer or otherwise disposed of.
(2) Any dog impounded for having bitten any person shall be held for not less than 14 days and, in case any complaint shall have been made before any court asking that said dog be killed or confined, then said dog shall be confined until the case is finally disposed of.
(Ord. 123, passed 4-16-1996)