Whenever any animal owner in the City learns that his animal has bitten any human being, that owner shall immediately notify the City and the Sheriff's Department, and such animal shall immediately be quarantined. The quarantine period shall be for a minimum period of 10 days.

A. The owner may keep said animal provided he/she:

(1) Has shown proof that said animal is currently vaccinated against rabies;

(2) Agrees to keep said animal separate from other animals; and

(3) Said animal will be kept indoors at all times during the quarantine period. After the termination of such time, examination shall be made by a designated veterinarian and a report filed with the Board of Health.

B. If the incident occurs at a location other than owner's premises, the animal shall be impounded at an animal shelter or veterinary clinic.

C. If the animal is not currently vaccinated against rabies, such animal shall be quarantined in a veterinary hospital or at an animal shelter for a minimum period of 10 days.

D. If the owner cannot be advised of the animal bite within two hours after the bite, or the owner fails to quarantine the animal as required by this section, an Animal Control Officer or Sheriff shall impound said animal.

E. If the animal cannot be impounded, it may be killed immediately.

F. If the animal is found to be rabid, it shall be destroyed.

G. If the animal is not found to be rabid, it shall be returned to its owner after the payment of the impoundment fee.

H. If the owner fails to pay such fee within five days of notification to claim or retrieve the animal, said animal may be disposed of.

I. Any animal with a history of two or more bite cases is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and the Board of Health shall make its determination and findings as to whether or not such animal shall be disposed of, and the time and manner of disposal.