§ 4-39. Redemption of unvaccinated animal.

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In addition to the provisions of section 4-38, the owner of any impounded domesticated animal which has not been vaccinated as required by this chapter, upon satisfactory proof of ownership, may redeem his/her animal by making a deposit in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) with the Fort Smith police animal control unit and be allowed three (3) business days to get such animal vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian. If such owner fails to procure a vaccination certificate within such three (3) business days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the animal shall be impounded again. Upon presentation within such period of time of a certificate of vaccination issued under this chapter, the deposit shall be refunded.

(Code 1976, § 4-74; Ord. No. 100-12, § I, 12-27-12)

                    
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