8.02.170 ANIMALS TO BE IMPOUNDED (County § 6.04.170).

(a) Every animal kept or found by an Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer under conditions which constitute a violation of this chapter or other state or local law may be impounded or caused to be impounded by an Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer. The animal's Owner shall be charged with all costs incurred or fees applicable with respect to such impoundment.

(b) When the Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer has reasonable cause to believe that any animal is dangerous or vicious the Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer may also impound or cause to be impounded the animal and keep it for such period not to exceed fifteen (15) days in order to observe, examine and determine whether or not such animal is dangerous or vicious.

(c) Any animal subject to dangerous or vicious animal proceedings may be impounded at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer pending notice, hearings and determinations hereunder and until any required permit is obtained.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or State law, an impounded animal may be redeemed by the Owner, after payment of the required fees and charges and compliance with licensing requirements. In the event such animal is not so redeemed within the time set forth by State law, it may be disposed of in the manner determined by an Animal Control Officer.