§ 10.37.100. Authority to Seize and Impound Animal Posing an Immediate Threat to Public Safety.

A.

An animal control or law enforcement officer may seize and impound a dog at large when probable cause exists that the dog poses an immediate threat to public safety. The owner or custodian of the dog is liable for the impound fee and costs if the dog is determined to be potentially dangerous or vicious. The fees and costs must be paid before the release of the dog, but no later than 14 days after the dog is available to be released.

B.

When a dog has been impounded under subsection A and it is not contrary to public safety, the Director may allow the animal to be confined at the owner's expense in a Department-approved animal or veterinary facility.

(Ord. 2016-0040 § 195, 2016: Ord. 2013-0033 § 5, 2013: Ord. 2011-0011 § 9, 2011: Ord. 2001-0042 § 2 (part), 2001.)