§ 10-75. Fees and requirements for violations and impounds.

(a)

The fees with respect to services performed, in connection with the enforcement of this article, shall be set by the board of commissioners from time to time. A copy of such fee schedule shall be posted at the headquarters of the animal control officer. Such fees may be changed at any time and from time to time as determined by the board of commissioners.

(b)

The fees established and collected under this article are not penalties but are imposed for the sole purpose of defraying expenses borne by the county for animal control and welfare under this article. Such fees are subject to change at any time. Such fees shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1)

An impounding fee.

(2)

A boarding fee on a per-day basis.

(3)

A rabies inoculation deposit/fee, if needed. All dogs and cats over the age of three months will require a rabies vaccination as required by O.C.G.A. § 31-19-5.

(c)

Absent exigent circumstances, in no event shall any animal be redeemed by its lawful possessor, owner or custodian unless those fees established for boarding and/or the administration of necessary medical treatment to the animal are paid.

(Res. No. 2015-03, 3-30-15)