A. The owner of a licensed dog with a tag which has been impounded shall be notified in person or by telephone or mail at the address given on the license application not later than one day after such dog has been impounded. If the owner of the dog or cat is unknown, written notice shall be posted for four (4) days at the new Mineral County courthouse, which notice shall describe the dog or cat and the place and time of taking.
B. The owner of any impounded dog or cat may reclaim the dog or cat upon proof of rabies vaccination and payment of the dog license fee, if unpaid, and all costs and charges incurred by the county in the impounding and maintenance of such dog or cat, including veterinary charges together with the costs of any inoculation, treatment and medication deemed necessary or advisable by such veterinarian.
C. The following charges shall be paid to the sheriff of Mineral County or to such person as he may designate:
1. For a first offense which is impounding any dog or cat for the first time in a twelve (12) month period that commences on January 1 of each calendar year, twenty five dollars ($25.00);
2. For a second offense which is impounding any dog or cat for the second time within a twelve (12) month period that commences on January 1 of each calendar year, seventy five dollars ($75.00);
3. For a third offense which is impounding any dog or cat for a third time within a twelve (12) month period that commences on January 1 of each calendar year, one hundred twenty five dollars ($125.00); and
4. For keeping any dog or cat, per day five dollars ($5.00). (MC Ord. 102A § 2, 1986)