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been the subject of a citation for a violation under this by-law may dispute the classification of such a dog as a pit bull or whether the provisions of this by-law for enforcement have been complied with by filing a written petition with the Animal Control Officer for a hearing concerning such classification no later than seven (7) calendar days after the date of impoundment or citation. A petition shall include, but not be limited to, (i) the complete legal name and social security number of the pit bull's owner and/or keeper; (ii the complete residential address of the pit bull's owner and/or keeper; (.iii) the complete address where the it bull is primarily housed/sheltered; (iv the P telephone number of the pit bull's owner and/or keeper; (v) the complete details of the pit bull's documented identification, including but not limited to the pit bull's registration and/or license 'number as issued by the Town; and (vi) a summary of the facts that the petitioner wishes to introduce for consideration in support of the petitioner's appeal. The written petition shall be submitted under oath or affirmation. (b) The hearing will be held before the hearing officer. Any facts which the petitioner wishes to be considered shall be submitted under oath or affirmation, either in writing or orally at the hearing. The hearing officer shall make a final determination of the petitioner's appeal. Such final determination shall be considered a final action by a municipal board. If the dog is found to be a pit bull and the impoundment or the citation is in compliance with this by-law, the pit bull shall be destroyed unless the owner or keeper produces evidence deemed sufficient by the hearing officer that the pit bull is to be removed permanently from the Town and the owner or keeper pays the cost of impoundment. If the dog is found not to be a pit bull or the impoundment or citation is determined by the hearing officer not to have complied with this, by-law, the dog shall be released to the owner or keeper with no impoundment fee imposed unless the dog was impounded as a result of the provisions of Section Submitted by Petition The Board of Selectmen does not recommend approval by a vote of 4�-0, one absent. The Finance Committee does not recommend approval by a vote of 5-0, one abstained, one absent. Motion made and seconded to dispense with reading of article. Motion made by Melissa Shay. Motion: I move the Town vote to approve Article 17 as printed in the warrant with the exception of the phrase "or take any other action relating thereto". 0 'N &W Motion made to inumnitely postpone. Motion to 'indefinitely postpone defeated. Original motion defeated at 8:01 PM9 18