Sec. 5-133. - Impoundment of animal pending hearings.

(a)

If upon investigation it is determined by an animal regulation officer that probable cause exists to believe an animal is potentially dangerous or vicious and poses an immediate threat to public safety, then the officer may seize and impound the animal pending the hearings to be held pursuant to this article. The owner of the animal shall be liable to the division for the costs and expenses of keeping the animal, if the animal is later adjudicated potentially dangerous or vicious.

(b)

When an animal has been impounded pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and it is not contrary to public safety, the director shall permit the animal to be confined at the owner's expense in a commercial kennel or veterinary facility approved by the director.

(Ord. No. 5664 § 1(e), 2006.)