(1)  If an animal has not been claimed by its owner or a person on behalf of the owner within 48 hours of it being impounded, the general manager is to give notice to the owner of the animal.

(2)  A notice is to contain the following information, details and statements:

(a) a description of the animal and any brands or marks;

(b) the place from which it was impounded;

(c) the date on which it was impounded;

(d) a statement that fees, costs and charges may be payable to the council in relation to its impounding, maintenance and treatment;

(e) if any fee, cost or charge referred to in paragraph (d) is ascertainable at the time the notice is prepared, the amount of that fee, cost or charge;

(f) a statement that the animal may be sold, given away or destroyed if –

(i) the animal is not claimed within 14 days after its impounding; or

(ii) any fee, cost or charge referred to in paragraph (d) is not paid within 14 days after the date of the notice;

(g) the date on or the period during which, and the place at which, the animal may be sold, given away or destroyed if it is not claimed.

(3)  A notice is to be given in writing and delivered to the owner by any means the general manager considers appropriate.

(4)  If the owner of an impounded animal cannot be ascertained or found, the general manager is to publish on at least one occasion a notice containing the particulars specified in subsection (2) in a daily newspaper circulating in the municipal area.