<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 6-148. - Proof and acknowledgment of ownership.</div>
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               (a)
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               Any person attempting to redeem an impounded animal shall present proof sufficient
               to satisfy animal services personnel of ownership of the animal. Evidence of ownership
               may include, but is not limited to, the following:
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               (1)
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               A valid rabies tag for the animal; or
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               (2)
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               Ownership documents, pedigree papers, bill of sale, veterinarian records, or any other
               document identifying the person as the owner of the animal; or
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               (3)
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               Photographs of the animal with the person claiming ownership or their immediate family
               members.
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               (b)
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               In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection (1) above, any person attempting
               to redeem an animal on behalf of an owner shall present proof sufficient to satisfy
               animal services personnel that he/she is acting as an agent for the person claiming
               ownership.
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               (Ord. of 8-17-2009; Ord. No. 2014-04, 6-16-2014; Ord. No. 2023-02, 3-6-2023)
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