§ 18-57. Livestock; redemption; fees.

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Any hog, cow, bull, sheep, goat, horse, or mule found straying or running at large shall be captured and impounded in an enclosure provided and maintained for such purpose by the division of animal control. Within five days of its capture, the rightful owner of any animal so impounded may claim and obtain the release of the same by payment of an impoundment fee in the amount of $75.00 for the first offense, $100.00 for the second offense, and $125.00 for third or greater offense, and a boarding fee in the amount of $7.00 per day for each day or fraction thereof, during which the animal has remained impounded. If any such animal is not claimed and redeemed by its owner within the five-day period, the animal shall be sold upon sealed bids to the highest and best bidder in satisfaction of all fees and expenses therewith incurred.

(Code 1971, § 6-27; Ord. No. 2006-51(3), 9-13-06)

                    
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