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shall be in addition to the remedies provided in this ordinance. Y471- ehapt=er, and a-�o ielatien thereef shall be deefned to be a vielatie=e= (G) Mandatory Microchip Implantation and Fee. The animal control authority is hereby further authorized to require mandatory electronic identification device (microchip) implantation, and to collect payment from the owner of an animal for the costs of implanting a microchip, as specified in this chapter. A microchip implantation, and accompanying fee, is mandatory_ for: (i) all dogs held for a potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog investigation; and (ii) all dogs that are impounded for any reason for the third time. Prior to release of any of the foregoing animals, the animal shall have an electronic identification device (microchip) implanted by either a veterinarian or appropriate Humane Society personnel. (H). All officers are hereby authorized to issue citations notifying persons to appear in the county court when the officer has probable cause to believe that such person has committed a violation of the Indian River County animal control ordinance. The determination that a violation of .............. this chapter has occurred may be the result of the officer's own ......................._._._._._._.__ ......... ................................... investigation or as the result of a complaint by an aggrieved person. Section 302.07. IMPOUNDMENT, REDEMPTION, SURRENDER, AND DISPOSITION of NON -QUARANTINED ANIMALS. (A) Impoundment. (1} Any impounded animal reeeived er—tken inte e�dsted<y by Iche anifftal shall be properly delivered to a designated impoundment facility for handling and disposition in accordance with this chapter and any contractual agreement between the county and the operator of such designated impoundment facility. Upon impoundment _ e� of an animal, the animal control authority shall make every reasonable effort to notify the owner in person, by telephone or by U.S. mail, informing him or her of the impoundment and the conditions whereby custody of the animal may be regained. In the event an impounded animal is licensed and tagged, reasonable notice shall be satisfied by contacting the registered owner at the address on file with the county, unless the person notifying the owner has actual knowledge of more accurate information.