§ 6-60. Procedures after violent dog attack.

(a)

If a violent dog attack occurs, then animal control shall confiscate the dog and immediately place it in quarantine if necessary.

(b)

Animal control shall give the owner written notification by certified mail, certified hand delivery, or service in accordance with F.S. ch. 48, that the dog was confiscated and that the owner may request a hearing as set out in section 6-57, on or before the tenth day after receipt of the notification.

(c)

Animal control shall confine and isolate the dog for a period of time as determined by animal control. The period cannot end prior to the tenth day from the date the owner receives notification of the confiscation.

(d)

Animal control shall humanely euthanize the animal after the exhaustion of any appeals.

(e)

The owner shall be responsible for payment of all boarding costs and other fees as may be required to humanely and safely keep the dog during any appeal.

(Ord. No. 2004-44, § 4, 10-18-2004)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 767.13.