(A) Running at large. It is unlawful to keep or permit to run at large in the city, an animal that is diseased so as to be a danger to the public health and safety, even though the animal is properly registered under this chapter.
(B) Confinement. An animal reasonably suspected of being diseased and presenting a threat to public health and safety may be apprehended and confined in the pound by a police officer or Animal Control Officer. The police officer must have a qualified veterinarian examine the animal. If the animal is found to be diseased in a manner so as to be a danger to the public health and safety, the officer must cause the animal to be humanely destroyed and must properly dispose of the remains. The owner or keeper of the animal destroyed under this section shall be responsible for the costs of maintaining and disposing of the animal, plus the costs of any veterinarian examinations.
(C) Release. If the animal, upon examination, is not found to be diseased within the meaning of this chapter, but is registered with the city, the animal must be released to the owner or keeper free of charge.
(Prior Code, § 911.19) (Ord. 00-04, passed 12-1-2000; Ord. 2010-05, passed 9-15-2010) Penalty, see § 90.99