§ 3-5-5. RELEASE OF DANGEROUS ANIMAL TO OWNER.

(A)

The health authority may not release a dangerous animal to its owner or handler unless the owner or handler:

(1)

pays all fees and charges assessed under this title, including the actual cost of care and feeding incurred by the animal shelter; or

(2)

makes payment arrangements acceptable to the health authority.

(B)

The health authority may not release a dangerous animal to its owner or handler unless the owner or handler agrees:

(1)

to remove the animal from within the city limits;

(2)

to confine the animal in a licensed veterinary clinic, zoo, shelter, museum, or educational or medical institution; or

(3)

to give the animal to a person holding a valid license or permit authorizing an attempt to rehabilitate the dangerous animal.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-1-3(E); Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.