§ 23-4. Seizure of dogs.

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