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7-8.5 Failure to Comply with an Abatement Order and Impoundment.
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a. It is unlawful for an owner and/or possessor to fail to comply with an abatement order issued pursuant to subsection 7-8.4 unless a timely appeal is filed and pending in accordance with subsection 7-8.4b.

b. In the event that an owner and/or possessor fails to comply with an abatement order, the Animal Control Officer may take one (1) or more of the following actions:

1. Cite the owner and/or possessor of the animal for violation of this Chapter. Each day that a violation occurs is a separate offense;

2. Refer the matter to the City Attorney or District Attorney for prosecution of the alleged violation or for abatement of the public nuisance;

3. Impound the animal in accordance with the procedures specified herein. The owner and/or possessor may redeem an impounded animal prior to its final disposition by the Animal Control Officer in accordance with the provisions herein provided that the owner and/or possessor agrees to comply and is able to comply with the abatement order and has paid all impound fees and charges. (Ord. #03-87, S5)