§ 3-2-32. RELEASE OR DESTRUCTION OF ANIMAL CAUSING INJURY.

(A)

The health authority may not release an animal confined under this article unless the health authority receives a certificate signed by a veterinarian certifying that the animal is free of transmissible rabies and has received all vaccinations required under this title.

(B)

If the owner or handler of an animal confined to the care of a veterinarian under this article fails or refuses to claim the animal from the veterinarian or authorize the veterinarian to vaccinate the animal as required by this title, the veterinarian shall release the animal to the animal control supervisor.

(C)

The health authority may dispose of or destroy an animal confined under this article in accordance with section 3-1-25 ( Disposition of an Impounded Animal ).

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-1-4; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20160623-002, Pt. 2, 7-4-16 .