(A) Any decision under the provisions of these divisions may be appealed.
(B) The owner or keeper shall file the appeal in writing with the County Commissioners through the Auditor’s office within ten days after receipt of notification that said dog was found to be dangerous.
(C) The disposition of any dog shall be stayed during the pendency of such appeal.
(D) The dog shall remain at the Humane Society of Putnam County’s shelter or other designated facility during the appeal process if the dog has bitten anyone and quarantine is necessary unless the owner can provide adequate restraint as listed in this subchapter.
(E) The Commissioners shall appoint a standing Appeals Board biannually, of 12 volunteers to hear registered complaints. Each appeal will be heard by a rotation of five of the 12 Board members within two weeks of the appeal being presented to the Commissioners. Each appeals hearing shall provide notice and conduct an adjudicative hearing in accordance with the terms of I.C. 4-21.5 et seq.
(F) Thereafter, the Board shall render a decision that said dog is dangerous and must be registered as such, or is dangerous and must be euthanized, or is not dangerous and should be returned to the owner if being quarantined at the animal shelter or designated facility.
(G) The decision of the Board shall be final and binding upon the county and upon the appellant.
(H) This decision may be appealed according to the provisions of I.C. 4-21.5-5-1 et seq.
(Ord. 2006-12-18, passed 12-18-2006)