<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 4-12. - Appeal procedures.</div>
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               (a)
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               Any owner affected by a declaration of dangerous dog shall have the rights of appeal
               enumerated in G.S. 67-4.1 and pursuant thereto may file a request for appeal with
               the dangerous dog appeal board at the office of the county clerk to the board, 200
               East Main Street, Durham, N.C., 27702.
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               (b)
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               All testimony offered at an appeal hearing held pursuant to this chapter shall be
               given under oath and recorded by tape recording or any other reasonable manner. The
               hearing shall be open to the public and the person requesting the appeal may be represented
               by an attorney.
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               (c)
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               The sheriff or his/her designee shall have the burden of proving that this chapter
               has been violated. The person requesting the appeal will be given an opportunity to
               prove that this chapter has not been violated. The sheriff or his/her designee will
               be given a final opportunity to clarify any conflicts, ambiguities or inconsistencies
               created by or arising from the statements or evidence. The dangerous dog appeal board
               may ask questions at any time during the appeal hearing and may request additional
               evidence from either party. Any sanctions or penalties imposed shall be enforceable
               during the pendency of any appeal.
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               (Ord. of 6-11-12, Â§ 1)
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