Chapter 6.12
IMPOUNDMENT

Sections:

6.12.010    Unlawful removal from animal impound facility prohibited.

6.12.020    Animals to be impounded.

6.12.030    Policies and procedures.

6.12.010 Unlawful removal from animal impound facility prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person or persons to, without authorization, take or remove by any means, any animal out of the district’s animal shelter or any designated animal impound facility or site. [Ord. 14-159, 2014.]

6.12.020 Animals to be impounded.

The animal control officer shall place all animals taken into custody in the animal shelter or, at his discretion, another suitable facility when circumstances so require. Animals may be taken into custody by the animal control officer in accordance with this title and impounded if probable cause exists to show that:

(1) The animal is being kept or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title, including not being licensed;

(2) The animal is running at large contrary to the provisions of this title;

(3) The animal is sick or injured and its owner cannot be identified and/or located;

(4) The animal is abandoned;

(5) The animal is not vaccinated for rabies in accordance with the requirements of this title;

(6) The animal is to be held for quarantine;

(7) The animal is declared to be a “potentially dangerous,” “dangerous” or “vicious” animal and is not properly confined as required by this title;

(8) The animal is a nuisance as defined by this title (see NCC 6.16.010). [Ord. 14-159, 2014.]

6.12.030 Policies and procedures.

The district will adopt policies and procedures consistent with state law governing impoundment and disposition of animals, notices to be given and fees to be charged for impounded animals. [Ord. 14-159, 2014.]