Dog Control

§ 56-6. Enforcement.

This article shall be enforced by the Dog Warden, Deputy Dog Warden or by any other law enforcement officer. The Dog Warden shall be authorized to draw on or any information and obtain supporting affidavits for submission to the Town Justice Court.


§ 56-7. Impoundment.

Any dog which violates § 56-4 or 56-5 or which does not have a license may be impounded and taken to a place of detention and shall there be properly fed and cared for at the expense of the town until disposition thereof shall have been made in accordance with the provisions of this article.


§ 56-8. Seizure of licensed and unlicensed dogs.

A. In the event that the dog seized bears a license tag, the authorized person seizing the dog shall, within three days thereafter, ascertain the name of the owner and give the owner immediate notice by serving upon the owner an instrument in writing stating that the dog has been seized, indicating when, where and why the dog was seized and stating that the dog will be disposed of unless it is redeemed or a trial is demanded within 12 days of the impounding of the dog.

B. In the event that the dog seized does not bear a license tag and the owner is unknown, the Warden or other law enforcement officer shall be authorized to destroy the dog seven days after impounding or to dispose of the dog by sale or other means unless the owner redeems the dog, if permitted, or unless a trial is demanded by the owner within seven days of seizure.

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