Sec. 4-76. - Impounding of unvaccinated dogs.

(a)

Any dog over six months old found within the limits of the city without evidence that such dog has been vaccinated or inoculated in accordance with the provisions of this article shall be impounded by any police officer of the city or other authorized person for a period not exceeding 15 days, during which time such dog may be returned to its owner upon proof of ownership, vaccination of the dog, and payment by such owner of the fees provided in this chapter.

(b)

At the expiration of the 15-day period above mentioned, any dog not so claimed by its owner may be disposed of in accordance with this chapter.

(Code 1971, § 3-51)