(A) The owner and/or custodian of an animal that is on restriction as above provided and who moves or sells the animal(s), or otherwise transfers the ownership, custody or location of the animals(s), shall, at least 15 days prior to the actual transfer or removal of the animal, notify animal services in writing of the name, address and telephone number of the proposed, new owner or custodian, and/or the proposed, new location of the animal, and the name and description of the animal(s). The division may prohibit the proposed relocation for cause.
(B) The owner and/or custodian shall, in addition to the above, notify any new owner or custodian in writing regarding the details of the animal's record, and the terms and conditions for confinement and control of the animal. The transferring owner and/or custodian shall also provide the division with a copy of the notification to the new owner or custodian containing an acknowledgment by the new owner or custodian of his or her receipt of the original notification and acceptance of the terms and conditions. The division may impose different or additional restrictions or conditions upon the new owner or custodian.
(C) If the animal should die, the owner and/or custodian shall notify the division no later than 24 hours thereafter and, upon request, from the division shall produce the animal(s) for verification. If the animal escapes, the owner and/or custodian shall immediately notify the division and make every reasonable effort to recapture the escaped animal.
(D) An animal that has been declared dangerous or vicious in any legal hearing, as a result of aggressive behavior, outside the confines of the City of Menifee, may not be relocated in the City of Menifee.
(E) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor, if charged.
(Ord. 2018-252, passed 12-5-2018)