§2454.  Sale or disposal of animal; disposition of sale proceeds

A.  If, in accordance with the notice, the animal is sold at public or private sale, the proceeds shall be applied to the amount, if any, due the custodian for any goods or services furnished to the animal, including all reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale.  The balance, if any, shall be paid to the owner of the animal, and the custodian shall retain the right to proceed against the owner for any deficiency.

B.  Prior to the time of sale of such animal or transfer thereof to the nearest humane society or animal control agency, or other disposal thereof, any person claiming the right of property or possession of such animal may pay the amount necessary to satisfy the charges for services rendered to the animal, or on behalf of the animal, including all reasonable charges of notice and sale.  Upon payment of this amount, the animal shall be delivered to the person making the demand, if he is entitled to possession.  Otherwise the animal shall be retained according to the terms of the notice, and shall be sold, or otherwise disposed of.

Added by Acts 1978, No. 692, §1; Acts 1997, No. 976, §1.