§ 4-28. Abandonment of animals.

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(a)

Any animal in the custody of the animal control authority for a period of more than ten (10) days, shall be declared abandoned after written notice is given to the owner or the owner's agent, if known, at her or his last known address. Animals abandoned in accordance with this section shall immediately become the property of the animal control authority and may be disposed of as they see fit.

(b)

Any law enforcement officer or animal control officer appointed under Section 828.03, Florida Statutes, may lawfully take custody of any animal found abandoned on the property of another by removing the animal from its present location.

(Ord. No. 18-068, § 8, 10-2-18)

                    
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