8.04.640 - Possession and custody.

The chief animal control officer, or his authorized deputy, shall take possession of any animal or reptile described under Section 8.04.580 within the city for which a permit has not been issued and keep the same until the proper permit has been secured by the owner thereof and shall release the same to the owner when all fees and costs have been paid and all laws and permit conditions complied with. If the owner is unable to redeem the animal or reptile, or the owner cannot be ascertained by the chief animal control officer, the animal or reptile may be disposed of in accordance with Section 8.04.440.

(Ord. 255 §1(part), 1978).