St. Martin Parish |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 6. ANIMAL CODES |
Article III. DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS |
§ 6-108. Owner's waiver of hearing.
(a)
The owner of a dog seized pursuant to this article shall have the option of waiving a hearing to dispute the facts alleged in the notice of seizure of summons, provided the owner attests to the fact that the seized dog is owned by him, is a dangerous or vicious dog as defined in this article, and the owner agrees to comply with all ordinances and state laws regulating dangerous or vicious dogs, subject to further civil or criminal action for future violations. The owner shall, at the time of waiver, pay any applicable fines and fees assessed under this chapter.
(b)
The owner's signed attestation shall be verified by the animal control manager or his designee and shall operate as a final disposition of the case under this article.
(c)
Immediately upon waiving the hearing pursuant to this article, the dog's owner shall be served an order of final disposition, which shall include an order of compliance with the appropriate sections of this article.
(Ord. No. 15-12-1125-OR, 12-15-2015)