A. By continuing to own an animal declared dangerous, an owner gives consent to the Town Enforcement Agent or any peace officer to inspect the animal declared dangerous, the premises where the animal is kept, the liability insurance documents required for the animal, and the veterinarian’s certificate of spaying or neutering for the animal.

B. The Town Enforcement Agent may seize and impound the dangerous animal if the owner fails to obey the order of compliance. Five (5) days after the seizure, the Town Enforcement Agent may humanely destroy the animal unless the owner has demonstrated obedience to the order of compliance. The owner of the animal is solely responsible for any impound fees. If the owner of the animal demonstrates proof that the order of compliance has been obeyed, the animal shall be returned to the owner after payment of impound fees. Any action taken under this chapter shall be in addition to any available criminal penalties. ((O)08-22, 11/05/2008)