SEC. 5-117. POUNDMASTER REGULATIONS.

   The poundmaster may issue regulations concerning the size and type of cage or other means of confinement, the distance from the place of confinement to adjoining property and other regulations deemed reasonably necessary by the poundmaster to insure the maintenance of humane, sanitary conditions and the safety of persons and property. A copy of the regulations shall be furnished by the poundmaster upon request. In applying the regulations to a given situation, the poundmaster shall take into consideration the type, nature, disposition and training of the animal involved.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-67) (Ord. No. 1043, 2388)

SEC. 5-118. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF ARTICLE.

   Except as otherwise provided, any person failing to comply with any provisions of this article or any regulation of the poundmaster within ten days after notice of such regulation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-68) (Ord. No. 1043, 2388)

SEC. 5-119. ESCAPED ANIMALS; OWNER TO NOTIFY POUNDMASTER.

   Any person maintaining a wild animal that escapes from its confinement shall immediately notify the poundmaster of the escape.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-69) (Ord. No. 1043, 2388)

SEC. 5-120. IMPOUNDMENT BY CITY.

   (A)   Wild animals found running loose may be impounded. However, neither the city, nor its officers, agents or employees shall be liable for injury or disease to any animal incurred while the animal is being captured, transported or impounded. Wild animals, when found to be at large and/or threatening to injure or damage any person or property, will be deemed to be a public nuisance and may be summarily destroyed without liability resulting to the city, its officers, agents or employees.

   (B)   Reclamation by an owner or keeper of any impounded wild animal will be permitted upon the payment to the poundmaster of the actual cost to the city of the capture, impounding and care of such animal.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-70) (Ord. No. 1043, 2388)