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(e) If the animal is a dog, it must have an easily identifiable, standardized tag identifying the dog as dangerous affixed to its collar at all times as specified in M.S. § 347.51, as it may be amended from time to time; and Anoka County within 14 days after the date the animal was so deemed and provide satisfactory proof thereof to the animal control officer; and (gf) If the animal is a dog, the dog must be licensed and up to date on rabies vaccination. If the animal is a cat or ferret, it must be up to date with rabies vaccination. (2) Seizure. Animal control shall immediately seize any dangerous animal if the owner does not meet each of the above requirements within 14 days after the date notice is sent to the owner that the animal is dangerous. S (3) Reclaiming animals. A dangerous animal seized . A.. .. e .. . .. .air . • , . . IP . ... . above is fulfilled. An animal not reclaimed under this section within 14 days may be disposed of as provided under § 503.15( costs incurred in confining, impounding and disposing of the animal. (42) Failure to Com i l with Conditions. (a) If an owner of an animal that has been declared dangerous fails to comply with any conditions, the animal must be seized. Notice shall be provided to the owner of the basis for the seizure and the right to request a hearing before the hearing officer to determine whether conditions were violated. A request for hearing must be made within 14 days of the seizure, and a fee, as established by the City Council, shall be posted by the owner to cover administrative costs. (b) If the owner fails to request a hearing within 14 days, the animal control officer may order the animal destroyed in a proper and humane manner and the owner shall pay the costs of confining and destroying the animal. (c) If a hearing is requested, the hearing shall be held before a hearing officer not more than three weeks after demand for a hearing was received. The records of animal control and the City shall be admissible for consideration by the hearing officer without further foundation. After considering all evidence, the hearing officer shall issue a decision within 10 days of the hearing and the order shall be delivered to the owner in person or by registered mail. i. If the owner is found to have violated the conditions, the hearing offier may order the animal destroyed in a property and humane manner and the owner shall pay the