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Sec. B31-22. Authority for immediate impound prior to a hearing.

An Animal Control Officer has the authority to seize and impound animals including livestock prior to an impoundment hearing in the following instances:

(a) When the Animal Control Officer reasonably believes it is necessary:

(1) To protect public health, safety and property; or,

(2) To protect an animal which is injured, sick, or starving and must be cared for.

(b) When an animal is running at large on public property, or on private property without the permission of the property owner or the person with the right to control the private property.

(Ord. No. NS-300.745, § 1, 5-2-06)

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