§ 12-1-109. SURRENDER OF AN ANIMAL.

(a)

Authority of the Board to order an animal removed from the county. The Animal Hearing Board may order an animal removed from the county or surrendered to the Animal Services Division:

(1)

When cruelty to an animal is substantiated; and

(2)

For repeated violations of this article.

(b)

Action on failure of owner to comply. If an owner fails to comply with an order issued under subsection (a) of this section within 5 business days after notification, the Health Officer may initiate an action to obtain a court order authorizing the Animal Services Division to execute the order.

(c)

Animal Control Division to hold animals for 30 days. Subject to Subtitle 2 of this title, an animal surrendered to the Animal Services Division shall remain at the animal shelter:

(1)

For a minimum of 30 days; and

(2)

Until expiration of the appeal rights of the animal's owner.

(1988 Code, § 6-65) (Bill No. 212, 1991, § 1, 3-12-1992; Bill No. 69-95, § 4, 7-1-1995; Bill No. 146-97, § 1, 1-26-1998; Bill No. 3-00, § 4, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 63-01, § 1, 8-10-2001; Bill No. 72-03, § 24, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 68-13, § 1, 12-29-2013)