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(6) Section 14. (1) (2) (3) (4) 11 by the Department. The owner's written challenge must be received by the Sheriff by the end of five days of the date of the written order, not counting the day of issuance of the written order. The review of the challenge may be done solely on the basis of written material or if requested by the owner, the Sheriff may hold a formal hearing at which the owner and issuing officer shall have an opportunity to present oral or documentary information. If a formal hearing is requested the Sheriff shall schedule the hearing as soon as possible after the request. Seizure and Disposition of Animal. The Department is authorized to seize an animal as provided in Section 14, when the owner has not complied with the written order and the time for filing a challenge has expired. Seizure and Disposition of Animals. Authority to seize animals. In addition to any other authority or procedure authorized by this Ordinance or by any other law to seize an animal, the Department shall have the authority to summarily seize any animals from premises when the Department determines that the animal is in circumstances that pose a danger to the public safety or public health, or to seize an animal at any other time, when so authorized in this Ordinance or pursuant to Animal Cruelty Laws specifically provided in North Carolina General Statutes, 14-360, 19A-l, 2, 3, 4, and 19A-45, 46, 47, and 48. The written order shall explicitly state that the Department has the authority to terminate ownership rights of the animal, including the possible humane destruction of the animal, if there is a failure to comply with the written order, or unless otherwise directed by court order. Obliqation of Owner to Comply with Seizure Order. When the Director/ Supervisor serves the owner with an order to seize an animal, it shall be unlawful for the owner to fail to comply with the order or to interfere with the Animal Control Officer. A Challenqe to the Seizure Order. If the owner wishes to challenge the seizure order, then the owner must submit in writing the basis of the challenge within five (5) days of the seizure of the animal, not counting the day of seizure of the animal. The challenge must be filed with the office of the Animal Control Department. The Sheriff is authorized to hear and decide the challenge to the seizure order in the same manner as provided for in Section 12, unless the seizure is accomplished through the authority of North Carolina General Statutes, in which case the hearing will be held in the District Courts of Cabarrus County as by law provided. The Department has the obligation to make reasonable efforts to notify the owner. Owner's Redemption of Animal. The owner is entitled to redeem the animal, unless the Director/Supervisor retains the animal upon