(A) The Animal Control Officer shall determine whether an animal is dangerous or vicious whenever it has attacked, bitten or caused injury to any human or other animal. Within two (2) business days after an animal which is wearing a license tag is impounded pursuant to this Chapter, the Animal Control Officer shall mail a notice of the Animal Control Officer's determination that the animal is dangerous or vicious and of the owner's right to a hearing on the issue of whether or not the animal is dangerous/vicious. The Hearing Officer shall be the Pound Master or his designee.
(B) The owner of an animal confined or impounded pursuant to this Section may, within the time period provided for application for redemption of the animal, request a hearing to determine whether or not the animal is dangerous/vicious.
(C) When a hearing is requested pursuant to subsection (B) of this Section, the Animal Control Officer shall set a date and time for such a hearing and send a notice thereof by regular mail at least five (5) business days, including Saturday, before such date to the owner at the address set forth on his or her request and shall also notify the victim and the Hearing Officer. (Ord. 97-5, 8-18-1997)