§ 14-13. Seizure of unleashed, unidentified or unlicensed dogs.  


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  • Any dog found on public property or on private property without the consent of the owner or person in possession of such private property which is not effectively restrained by a chain or leash as provided in § 14-9 of this chapter or any dog unidentified or unlicensed as provided in Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law shall be seized by any duly appointed Animal Warden or peace officer and thereafter confined in the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter until disposition is made pursuant to § 14-14 of this chapter. Any such dog that cannot be safely seized may be destroyed by any duly appointed Animal Warden or peace officer.
Amended 11-16-2010 by L.L. No. 14-2010