§ 10-60. Confiscation of dogs; grounds; disposition.

(a)

A dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated by the dog control officer or by a law enforcement officer or by another person authorized by the dog control officer if:

(1)

The owner of the dog does not secure the liability insurance or surety bond required by section 10-57(c);

(2)

The dog is not validly registered as required by this division;

(3)

The dog is not maintained in a proper enclosure; or

(4)

The dog is outside a proper enclosure in violation of section 10-59(a).

(b)

A potentially dangerous dog shall be confiscated in the same manner as a dangerous dog if the dog is:

(1)

Not validly registered as required by this division;

(2)

Not maintained in a proper enclosure; or

(3)

Outside a proper enclosure in violation of section 10-59(b).

(c)

Any dog that has been confiscated under the provisions of this section shall be returned to its owner upon the owner's compliance with the provisions of this division as determined by the dog control officer and upon the payment of reasonable confiscation costs. If the owner has not complied with the provisions of this section within 20 days of the date the dog is confiscated, the dog shall be destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner.

(Ord. of 5-9-1995(3), § 8)