§ 8-176. Disposition of Animal.

Except as otherwise provided, in the event that the Hearing Officer orders destruction of an animal, the Chief of Animal Services shall immediately impound or continue to impound said animal until 14 calendar days following the date of personal service upon or deposit in the United States mail of notice of the Hearing Officer's decision to the owner. In the event that the Chief of Animal Services is personally served with summons or other legal process in connection with a lawsuit which seeks review of the Hearing Officer's decision, the animal shall not be destroyed and shall continue to be impounded at the owner's expense while the lawsuit is pending.

(Ord. No. 2012-002, § 1, 2-9-2012)