Sec. 4-46. - Redemption of impounded animals; payment of fee.

The owner of any impounded dog or animal shall be entitled to regain possession of such beast, except as otherwise provided, upon the payment of an impoundment fee as established by the board of public safety and as provided in chapter 18. Said fee shall be in addition to any pecuniary penalty for violation of this chapter and/or state law.

(Code 1971, § 3-33)