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2012 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
173. Animals; humane officers.
173.19 Animals considered unclaimed.

Universal Citation:
WI Stat § 173.19 (2012 through Act 45)
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173.19  Animals considered unclaimed. A political subdivision or person contracting under s. 173.15 (1) may treat any animal taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 1., 3., 4. or 9. as an unclaimed animal subject to s. 173.23 (1m) if, within 7 days after custody is taken of the animal, it is not claimed by and returned to its owner under s. 173.23 (1), except that an animal taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 3. or 4. may not be treated as unclaimed if its owner files a petition under s. 173.22 (1) within 7 days after custody is taken.

History: 1997 a. 192.

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