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a. Every person who sells, gives, exchanges, or otherwise delivers any animal to a collector must receive from the collector a written receipt, a copy of which is to be kept by the collector, signed by both the owner or keeper and the collector, stating the following: 1. the number of animals received by the collector; 2. the sex, breed, and a general description of each animal received and the U.S. Department of Agriculture number assigned to each animal; 3. the name, address, and telephone number of the location to which the animal will be taken for the following five (5) days; 4. the name, address, and telephone number of the collector; 5. the name, address, and telephone number of the person surrendering the animal. b. A written report containing the above information shall be delivered by the person collecting the animals to the Animal Shelter within twenty-four (24) hours of the surrender of the animal. c. A record shall be kept of the disposition of every animal which is collected. d. Every collector shall maintain a copy of all receipts and disposition records for one (1) year. B. A quality assurance program to ensure adherence to these standards shall be carried out within the Animal Control Division. C. The Animal Control Director shall be responsible for the full and proper application of this policy. Questions concerning the applicability or interpretation of this policy shall be the responsibility of the Animal Control Director. Amended: Section XXI - Penalties. The following penalties shall pertain 3/1/88 to violations of this ordinance. 11/1/95 1/1/97 A. The violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be a misdemeanor and any person convicted of such violation shall be punishable as provided in North Carolina General Statute 25