§ 2-1704

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§2–1704.

(a)On or before January 1, 2017, an animal shelter shall establish and make available to the public on the animal shelter’s Web site or in a conspicuous location within the animal shelter’s facility:

(1)A written protocol for reclaiming animals from the animal shelter that includes:

(i)The minimum holding period for stray animals;

(ii)The hours of operation during which an animal may be reclaimed by the animal’s owner or caregiver;

(iii)The fees associated with reclaiming an animal; and

(iv)Any identification or documentation that must be provided to the animal shelter before an animal may be reclaimed; and

(2)An annual summary of intake and disposition data reported to the Department in accordance with § 2–1602 of this title.

(b)An animal shelter shall follow its written protocol for reclaiming animals.