§ 20-2.150. Fees for redemption, placement, surrender.

(a)

Redemption fees. No animal may be released by the animal services agency to the owner/guardian until all appropriate charges have been paid. The redemption fee for an impounded animal shall be established by separate resolution of the town council.

(b)

Boarding fees. The animal services agency shall collect boarding fees for dogs and cats as may be established by separate resolution of the town council. Fees for livestock shall be collected pursuant to section 20-2.220.

(c)

Veterinary fees. The animal services agency shall collect all fees associated with veterinary care provided to any impounded animal.

(d)

Surrender. Animals surrendered by their owner/guardians subsequent to impoundment for a violation of this chapter or any provisions of state law shall not relieve the owner/guardian of the obligation to pay such charges as set forth by separate resolution of the town council, prior to such surrender.

(Ord. No. 505 N.S., § 2 (part); Ord. No. 542 N.S., § 2(D)(2), 8-15-2012)