<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 4-242. - 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 the sheriff or his/her designee and/or shelter 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 animal license from Durham County or another county; or
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               (2)
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               A valid rabies tag for the animal; or
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               (3)
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               Ownership documents, pedigree papers, bill of sale, or any other document identifying
               the person as the owner of the animal; or
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               (4)
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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
               the sheriff or his/her designee and/or shelter personnel that he/she is acting as
               an agent for the person claiming ownership.
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               (Ord. of 6-11-12, Â§ 1)
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