§ 3418. Forfeiture for failure to replevy or redeem
If the owner or keeper of an animal impounded does not, within 48 hours after notice of the impoundment pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, either replevy or redeem the animal, he or she shall be liable to the poundkeeper for $3.00 for each animal left in pound, plus an additional $3.00 for each additional day the animal is left in pound. The poundkeeper may recover the amount in a civil action. (Amended 1981, No. 114 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 2021, No. 20, § 195.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 20 - Internal Security and Public Safety
Chapter 191 - Control Generally
§ 3341. Cattle, horses, sheep, goats, or swine
§ 3342. Public park, common, or green
§ 3343. Yard of townhouse, church, or schoolhouse
§ 3345. Land or premises of another
§ 3350. The disposition of feral swine
§ 3383. Impounding when no pounds
§ 3384. Security to poundkeeper
§ 3412. Poundkeeper’s duties and liabilities
§ 3414. Liability for failure to give notice
§ 3416. Ascertainment of damages; discharge on payment
§ 3417. Application to Superior judge
§ 3418. Forfeiture for failure to replevy or redeem
§ 3420. Procedure when owner unknown
§ 3421. Payment of damages and charges or sale of animals
§ 3451. Cattle, horses, or swine
§ 3481. Breaking open pound; unlawful release
§ 3484. Taking animal from or impeding impounder
§ 3485. Limitation of prosecution