§ 23-4. Seizure of dogs.  


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  • A. 
    Except as hereinbefore provided, the Dog Control Officer or peace officer shall:
    (1) 
    Seize any dog running at large.
    (2) 
    Seize any dog which is not licensed, or registered, as set forth in § 23-3.
    [Amended 1-24-2017 by L.L. No. 3-2017, effective 2-6-2017]
    (3) 
    Issue summonses to the owners of all dogs seized.
    B. 
    Except as hereinbefore provided Constables (as defined in § 23-2), officers of duly constituted humane societies and peace officers shall:
    (1) 
    Seize and remove any animal found on a premises when such premises is the location of a humane law violation.
    (2) 
    Seize and remove any unattended animal from a premises when directed to do so by a police officer.
    C. 
    Every dog seized shall be properly fed and cared for at the expense of the Town until redemption or disposition thereof is made as hereinafter provided.
Amended 2-20-1997 by L.L. No. 1-1997, effective 2-24-1997