173.23 Disposition of animals.
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173.23 Disposition of animals.
(1)Claim and return. Except as provided in sub.
(4)or s. 173.21
(1), a political subdivision or person contracting under s. 173.15
(1)shall return an animal described in s. 173.13
(a)1. , 3. , 4. , 6. , 8. or 9. to its owner upon the happening of all of the following:
(a)The owner claims the animal and provides reasonable evidence of ownership.
(b)If licensure is required by statute or ordinance, the animal is licensed or assurance of licensure by prepayment is given.
(c)If vaccination is required by statute or ordinance, the animal is vaccinated or assurance of vaccination by prepayment is given.
(d)All charges for custody, care, vaccination and treatment are paid.
(1m)Unclaimed animals. A political subdivision or a person contracting under s. 173.15
(1)that has custody of an animal considered unclaimed under sub.
(a)3. ,
(c), or
(6)or s. 173.13
(c), 173.19 , or 173.22
(d)2. or
(f)or an unwanted animal may do any of the following:
(a)Release the animal to any person other than the owner if all of the following apply:
1. The person provides his or her name and address.
2. If licensure is required by statute or ordinance, the animal is licensed or assurance of licensure is given by evidence of prepayment.