(A) Any exotic animal or reptile which is kept by any person in contravention of § 91.66 of this provisions may be taken up and impounded by these Police Department for the protection and health of the animal and/or for the protection of the public.
(B) Whenever possible, the police officer shall take up and impound the animal in the presence of its owner or harborer; however, if such is not practicable, then the police officer may impound such animal consistent with the provisions of this section.
(C) If an animal is impounded pursuant to this section, the owner or harborer of the animal shall be notified by the police officer in person or by certified mail.
(D) Any animal impounded pursuant to this section will be held by the County Animal Control facility for the owner to claim pursuant to this section.
(E) The owner or harborer of the animal can reclaim the animal if the person can satisfy the Chief of Police that a safe transfer of the animal to an appropriate location outside of the town has been arranged.
(F) If no owner or harborer can be located or will claim the animal, the animal will be immediately turned over to the County Animal Control.
(G) All cost of impoundment, care and fines of the animal will be charged to its owner or harborer regardless of whether the animal is claimed by or returned to said owners or harborer; and in the event the animal is reclaimed, such costs shall be paid in full prior to the owner or harborer reclaiming the animal pursuant to division (E) above.
(Ord. passed 7-25-2000)