HomeMy WebLinkAbout3824 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 3$2
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 8.02 of the Pasco Municipal Code
entitled"Animal Control."
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco has determined that a certain
amendment to the Pasco Municipal Code regarding Animal Control is warranted;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, Does
Ordain as follows:
Section 1. That Section 8.02.100 DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS of
the Pasco Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
8.02.100: Disposition of Unclaimed Animals: If(a) an unlicensed cat or cat whose owner cannot
be identified by means of an identicode or other identification implant, is not claimed and
redeemed by its owner within -24 48 hours; or (b) a cat or other animal that is licensed or its
owner is identifiable by means of an identicode or other informational implant is not claimed and
redeemed by its owner within 72 hours, the poundmaster, at his discretion, may place the animal
up for adoption, sell the animal or humanely destroy the animal. For purposes of determining
whether the 72 hours has expired, the following methods shall be used: (a) if the owner is
notified by telephone, time begins when telephone contact was made with the owner by the
poundmaster; (b) if the owner is mailed notice by certified and regular mail, time begins when
the notice was mailed; and, (c) if notice was posted because the owner of the animal could not be
readily determined by the poundmaster, time begins when the poundmaster posted the notice at
the animal control agency in a conspicuous location.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage
and five days following its publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at its regular meeting this -1 91ay
of March, 2007.
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Joyce lso , ayor
ATT T: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark, City der- Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney