§ 14-51. Disposition of dead animals.

(a)

When any animal dies on public or private property, it shall be the responsibility of the owner of said animal or the owner of said private property to remove and dispose of said animal immediately pursuant to state codes. Should the owner not be aware of said animal's presence, the following procedures shall be followed:

(1)

When any dead animal shall be found upon public property, the owner of said animal shall remove and dispose of said animal upon notification by the animal control officer or any other law enforcement officer, so as not to constitute a nuisance. If the owner of said animal shall fail to do so within a reasonable time, the county shall remove and dispose of said animal and charge the cost of said removal and disposal to the owner of said animal, if known.

(2)

When any dead animal shall be found upon private property, the owner of said animal or the owner of said property shall immediately remove and dispose of said animal, upon notification by the animal control officer or any other law enforcement officer.

(b)

Any person found in violation of this section is subject to the penalties prescribed in section 14-32.

(Ord. No. 91-33, § XIX, 10-10-91; Ord. No. 93-25, § XIX, 11-4-93)