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Code of Newport
Title 10 Animal Control
Chapter 1 In General
Title 10 Animal Control
Chapter 1 In General
Newport
Title 10 : Animal Control
Chapter 1 : In General
10-108 : Impoundment and disposition and animals other than dogs and cats.
- Except for dogs and cats, any animal found running at large in violation of this chapter my be taken up by the animal control officer and impounded. The impounding officer shall post notices in at least three (3) public places, briefly describing the animal, reporting its impoundment and giving the date and place that the animal is to be sold, if not claimed by its owner within five (5) days. Any impounded animal my be claimed by its owner upon payment of the accrued fees. The owner shall also be liable for fines and costs as the recorder may assess for the violations of this chapter, as well as any damages. In the event any animal is not claimed within the prescribed time, it may be sold at public auction at the time and place as advertised to the highest bidder for cash. In the absence of a bidder or purchaser at such a sale, the animal may be humanely destroyed or otherwise disposed of for the benefit of the city.
- When any animal has been lawfully impounded, it shall not be taken or released from the place of impoundment except in accordance with the provision of subsection (1). (Ord. #93-5, June 1993)
Date Last Updated: 12/08/2008
Codification Date: 03/01/2008
Officials at Date of Last Codification:
Mayor - Connie Ball
Vice-Mayor - Freddy Gregg
Council Member - John Bugg
Council Member - Luke Goddard
Council Member - Kenny Morgan
Council Member - Dennis Thornton
Recorder/Finance Director - Amanda White