§ 12-4-201. CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY.

(a)

In general. A resident of the county who owns poultry or livestock that is destroyed by a dog or injured by a dog to the extent that the poultry or livestock has to be destroyed may apply to the county for reimbursement of the owner's loss if the ownership of the dog is unknown.

(b)

Application. Within 48 hours after the discovery of the damage to the owner's poultry or livestock, the applicant shall make a claim, under oath, to the Health Officer for reimbursement under this section on an application that includes:

(1)

The number of poultry or livestock killed;

(2)

Statement that to the best of claimant's knowledge, information, and belief the poultry or livestock were killed by a dog whose ownership is unknown;

(3)

The amount of any insurance covering the owner's loss for which claim is being made to the county; and

(4)

Any other information required by the Health Officer.

(1988 Code, § 6-154) (Bill No. 211, 1990, § 1, 1-13-1991; Bill No. 3-00, § 4, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 63-01, § 1, 8-10-2001; Bill No. 68-13, § 1, 12-29-2013)