The animal control officer shall place all animals which he takes into custody in a designated animal impound facility. The following animals may be taken into custody by the animal control officer and impounded without the filing of a complaint:
(1) 
Any animal being kept or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter;
(2) 
Any animal running at large contrary to the provisions of this chapter;
(3) 
Any animal which is by this chapter required to be licensed and is not licensed. An animal not wearing a tag shall be presumed to be unlicensed for purposes of this section;
(4) 
Sick or injured animals whose owner cannot be located;
(5) 
Any abandoned animal;
(6) 
Animals which are not vaccinated for rabies in accordance with the requirements of this chapter;
(7) 
Any animal to be held for quarantine;
(8) 
Any vicious animal not properly confined as required by RCC § 6.05.090;
(9) 
Any animal which has bitten or otherwise caused significant injury to one or more persons.
(Code 1997 § 13-3-39; Ord. 9-16-97-2 § 2; amended during 2011 recodification; Ord. 22-25 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 25-10 § 1 (Exh. A))
The impounding facility shall keep a record of each animal impounded which includes the following information:
(1) 
Complete description of the animal, including tag numbers.
(2) 
The manner and date of impound.
(3) 
The location of the pickup and name of the officer picking up the animal.
(4) 
The manner and date of disposal.
(5) 
The name and address of the redeemer or purchaser.
(6) 
The name and address of any person relinquishing an animal to the impound facility.
(7) 
All fees received.
(8) 
All expenses accruing during impoundment.
(Code 1997 § 13-3-40; Ord. 9-16-97-2 § 2; Ord. 22-25 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 25-10 § 1 (Exh. A))
(1) 
Animals shall be impounded for a minimum of three calendar days before further disposition, and may thereafter be destroyed. Reasonable effort shall be made to notify the owner of any animal wearing a license or other identification during that time. Notice shall be deemed given when sent to the last known address of the listed owner. Any animal voluntarily relinquished to the animal control facility by the owner thereof for destruction or other disposition need not be kept for the minimum holding period before release or other disposition as herein provided.
(2) 
All dogs and cats, except for those quarantined or confined by court order, held longer than the minimum impound period, and all dogs and cats voluntarily relinquished to the impound facility may be destroyed or sold as the animal control officer shall direct. Any healthy dog or cat may be sold to any person or to any institution engaged in scientific research and desiring to purchase such animal for a fixed price to be determined by resolution of the Riverton City council, plus license and rabies vaccination if required.
(3) 
Any licensed animal impounded and having or suspected of having serious physical injury or contagious disease requiring medical attention may, in the discretion of the animal control officer, be released to the care of a veterinarian with the consent of the owner.
(4) 
Animals being held pursuant to an investigation, court order or hearing may not be redeemed prior to completion of the investigation, court order or hearing.
(5) 
When, in the judgment of the animal control officer, it is determined that an animal should be destroyed for humane reasons or to protect the public from imminent danger to persons or property, such animal may be destroyed without regard to any time limitations otherwise established herein, and without court order.
(Code 1997 § 13-3-41; Ord. 9-16-97-2 § 2; amended during 2011 recodification; Ord. 22-25 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 25-10 § 1 (Exh. A))
The owner of any impounded animal or their authorized representative may redeem such animal before disposition, provided payment is made of:
(1) 
The impound fee;
(2) 
The daily board charge;
(3) 
Veterinary costs incurred during the impound period, including rabies vaccinations;
(4) 
License fee, if required.
Fees shall be charged according to the rates set by resolution of the Riverton City council, for the following impoundment and boarding services:
(a) 
Impound Fee.
(i) 
First confinement.
(ii) 
Second confinement.
(iii) 
Third and subsequent confinements.
(b) 
Board. Per calendar day of confinement.
No impound fee shall be charged to the reporting owners of suspected rabid animals if they comply with RCC § 6.05.180 through § 6.05.230.
(Code 1997 § 13-3-42; Ord. 9-16-97-2 § 2; amended during 2011 recodification; Ord. 22-25 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 25-10 § 1 (Exh. A))
(1) 
The governing body shall provide suitable premises and facilities to be used as an animal shelter where impounded small animals can be adequately kept. They shall purchase and supply food and supply humane care for impounded animals.
(2) 
The governing authority shall provide for the painless and humane destruction of dogs and other animals required to be destroyed by this chapter or by the laws of the state of Utah.
(3) 
The governing authority may furnish, when necessary, medical treatment for such animals as may be impounded pursuant to this chapter.
(Code 1997 § 13-3-43; Ord. 9-16-97-2 § 2; Ord. 22-25 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 25-10 § 1 (Exh. A))