§ 4-24. Animals in state of pain or suffering.

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(a)

In the event any untagged animal shall be found in a state of pain and suffering or becomes so during confinement, the humane officer is authorized to dispose of such animal in a humane manner without complying with the seventy-two (72) hour waiting period.

(b)

In the event any tagged animal shall be found in a state of pain and suffering or becomes so during confinement, the humane officer is authorized to dispose of such animal in a humane manner after a waiting period of twenty-four (24) hours and a reasonable and diligent effort to contract the owner.

(Ord. No. 98-130, § 2, 11-17-98)

                    
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