(1) Unless this chapter requires impounding for a longer period of time, any impounded animal may be redeemed by the owner, or authorized representative of the owner, by payment to the Poundmaster of an impounding fee and a boarding fee for each calendar day, or part thereof, the animal has been confined, including the day on which the animal is first impounded. Each fee shall be as set forth in Chapter 3.35 PMC; provided, that the impounding fee shall be increased for the second impoundment and for the third and subsequent impoundments during a 12-month period. If the animal has no valid license tag the owner shall also obtain a license tag for the current year or duplicate tag in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(2) Upon receiving payment of all fees due, the Poundmaster shall execute a receipt in duplicate therefor, and one shall be delivered to the owner, upon which the owner shall acknowledge delivery of the animal, and one shall be retained by the Poundmaster.

(3) If the animal has been declared potentially dangerous or dangerous, the owner must also obtain a permit in accordance with PMC 6.05.330 before such animal can be redeemed by the owner. [Ord. 3870, 2008; Ord. 3609 § 1, 2003; Ord. 3385 § 3, 1999; Ord. 3326 § 1, 1998; Code 1970 § 8.02.080.]