Appendix 4436. Disposal of impounded livestock.

Upon the impounding of any livestock other than bovine animals, the Poundmaster shall notify the owner thereof, if the name of such owner is known to him or her, of such impounding. If the name of the owner is not known the Poundmaster, or the owner fails, or refuses to comply with any of the requirements of redemption or if the owner has waived the redemption period in writing, such animal shall be deemed to be abandoned and the Poundmaster shall dispose of such animal as he or she sees fit. Any impounded bovine animal not redeemed by the owner shall be delivered to the State Director of Food and Agriculture pursuant to Food and Agricultural Code Section 17003. All impounded livestock, including bovine animals, may be redeemed by the owner thereof at any time prior to their sale, disposal or delivery to the Director by the Poundmaster upon:

(a)

Furnishing proof of ownership satisfactory to the Poundmaster, and

(b)

Paying the fee set forth in Section 4437.

The County, its officers, its agents, and employees shall not be liable to any person for the delivery of any animal to any person claiming to be the owner thereof, or to be acting on the owner's behalf, and the sale of any animal by the Poundmaster in conformity with the provisions of this Code shall vest title thereof in the purchaser.

(Ord. No. 4457, § 1, 12-10-2013)