Imperial Municipal Code Div. 4 Shelters

Council, establish or otherwise provide for as many animal shelters throughout the City as the City shall determine to be necessary.

procedure for euthanasia of animals. The City veterinarian may, at his option, upon payment of applicable fees, accept animals for humane disposal. The owner or possessor such animals shall first complete appropriate forms setting forth the facts constituting

CHAPTER 4 17 ANIMAL CONTROL

such ownership and/or possession, certifying that he has the right to request disposal of such animal, and agreeing to hold the City, its agents and employees harmless from any liability for its acceptance and disposal of such animals. The owner or person requesting the disposal of any animal shall certify in writing that, to the best of his knowledge, the animal has not bitten a human being within the period established by this Article for isolation of biting animals and suspected rabid animals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City veterinarian may authorize, with permission of the owner, if know, the euthanasia of a biting animal for the purpose of laboratory examination.

Section 4-103 through 4-113 Reserved