It is unlawful for any person to destroy or dispose of any dog or other biting animal that has bitten any person for a period of seven days if the animal has been vaccinated against rabies and ten days for animals not having been vaccinated. When any dog or other biting animal bites any person, it shall be impounded and quarantined in the designated town pound for a period of seven days if the animal has been vaccinated against rabies, or ten days if the animal has not been vaccinated, for observation for rabies. The owner shall be responsible for any and all expenses incurred for the impoundment and quarantine. A dog that has been vaccinated against rabies may be quarantined by the owner in lieu of the town pound.
(1991 Code, § 6-2-9) (Ord. 84-1993, passed 9-20-1993) Penalty, see § 10.99