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6.5A Page 30 SECTION 12. Section 6.04.140 of the Redwood City Municipal Code is hereby revoked. A new Section 6.04.140 of the Redwood City Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows: .. "6.04.140 "Animals to be impounded. (a) Every animal kept or found by an Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer under conditions which constitute a violation of this Chapter or other state or local law may be impounded or caused to be impounded by an Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer. The anima'"s owner shall be charged with all costs incurred or fees applicable with respect to such impoundment. (b) When the Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer has reasonable cause to believe that any animal is dangerous or vicious the Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer may also impound or cause to be impounded the animal and keep it for such period not to exceed fifteen (15) days in order to observe, examine and determine whether or not such animal is dangerous or vicious. (c) Any animal subject to dangerous or vicious animal proceedings may be impounded at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer pending notice, hearings and determinations hereunder and until any required permit is obtained. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter or state law, an impounded animal may be redeemed by the owner, after payment of the required fees and charges and compliance with licensing requirements. In the event such animal is not so redeemed within the time set forth by state law, it may be disposed of in the manner determined by an Animal Control Officer."" SECTION 13. Section 6.04.150 of the Redwood City Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "6.04,.150 Notice of impounded animals. Within twenty-four (24) hours of the impoundment of any animal, the Animal Control Officer shall mail a written notice thereof to the place of business or residence of the owner of the animal if known. In the event the animal may not be redeemed as provided by subsection (d) of section 6.04.140, the owner may request a hearing under section 6.04.095, subsections (a) - (g) of this Chapter or applicable state law. The Animal Control Officer shall maintain records of said impoundment pursuant to section 6.04.170." SECTION 14. Section 6.04.170 of the Redwood City Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "6.04.170 Record of impounded animals. AttyfOrd.248 121405 ...,....... "",,..--- ""___'0'___""-' 0- -..-,.........,