1. After an investigation, the Animal Control Officer or the organization authorized to enforce this chapter is authorized to make a declaration that a dog is potentially dangerous based on the factors listed in subsection 56.01(5) of this chapter and will notify the owner of the dog in writing by certified mail or personal service or posting in a conspicuous place at the last known residence of the owner of the dog.
2. Upon notice, the owner of the dog declared potentially dangerous may, within three (3) business days, file a written appeal in this jurisdiction seeking review of the declaration. However, during an appeal the owner of the dog shall properly confine or properly leash the dog and provide proof of liability insurance in accordance with this chapter.
3. If a written appeal is filed, the owner of the dog declared dangerous will be given no less than three (3) days’ (business or otherwise) written notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing.
4. Following notice to the owner of the dog, if the Animal Control Officer or the organization authorized to enforce this chapter has reasonable cause to believe that a dog is a potentially dangerous dog which may pose a threat to public safety, or if the owner has not provided proof of liability insurance, the dog will be impounded, pending disposition of an appeal or until the dog owner has fulfilled the requirements of a potentially dangerous dog declaration. However, if after 30 days from the date of notice the owner of the dog has not completed the requirements, the dog shall be impounded and destroyed in a humane manner.
5. Any dog that is under impoundment or quarantine at the animal shelter and is declared a potentially dangerous dog will not be returned to the owner pending disposition of an appeal or until the owner completes all of the requirements of subsection 56.06(1), except paragraph H of said subsection, which must be completed within 30 days from the date of notice.
6. The owner of the dog shall be liable for the costs of impounding and keeping of the dog.