§ 14-14. Disposition of seized dogs.
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The owner or authorized agent of the owner of any dog seized pursuant to § 14-13 of this chapter may redeem such dog within five days of seizure by paying to the Director of the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter a redemption fee set by a resolution of the Town Board. If not so redeemed, the owner of such dog shall forfeit all title to the dog, and the dog shall be offered for adoption or destroyed by the Director of the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter. The carcass of any such dog destroyed shall be disposed of by the Director of the Animal Shelter in a safe and sanitary manner.
Amended 5-4-1982 by L.L. No. 4-1982; 12-21-1995 by L.L. No. 11-1995; 11-16-2010 by L.L. No. 14-2010