§ 6.04.110. Duration of impoundment—Fees.

A.

All impounded animals, the owner of which is known, shall be kept in the animal control center for a period of not less than ten working days, unless redeemed within such period, following the deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, of a notice to the owner or the licensee that the animal is impounded.

B.

Any impounded bovine, the owner of which is unknown, as defined in the California Food and Agriculture Code, shall be kept in the animal control center for a period of not less than five working days unless redeemed within such period. At the expiration of the five-day period, the bovine shall be turned over to the State Bureau of Livestock Identification for disposition by that office.

C.

All other impounded livestock, the owner of which is unknown, shall be kept in the animal control center for not less than fourteen working days unless redeemed within such period.

D.

All other impounded animals, including dogs and cats, shall be kept at the animal control center for a period of not less than three working days unless redeemed within such period.

E.

The fee for any impounded or quarantined animal kept at the animal control center shall be fixed by resolution of the board of supervisors.

(Ord. 479 § 2(part), 1984).