§ 90.038. IMPOUNDMENT; ANIMAL SHELTER.  


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  • (A) It shall be the duty of the city police to capture, secure, and remove in a humane manner to the designated city animal shelter any animal violating any of the provisions of this chapter. The animals so impounded shall be treated in a humane manner and shall be provided with a sufficient supply of food and fresh water each day. Notice of impoundment of all animals, including any significant marks of identification, shall be posted at the animal shelter as public notification of impoundment. If the animal is not claimed the animal becomes the property of the city. All animals which have not been claimed, redeemed, or released shall be destroyed and disposed of in accordance with applicable rules and regulations pertaining to the same,
    (Neb. RS 17-548, 71-4408)
    (B) The animal shelter shall be safe, suitable, and conveniently located for impounding, keeping and destruction of animals. The shelter shall be sanitary, ventilated and lighted. The shelter must be licensed by the state under the Nebraska Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Act.
    (Neb RS 17-548, 54-625 to 54-636)