(1) If a council receives notification under section 27(1), the council must not sell or otherwise dispose of the impounded livestock until—
(a) the time limit specified under section 27(2) has expired; or
(b) the proceedings have been determined or withdrawn.
(2) Despite subsection (1), livestock may be destroyed if the circumstances set out in section 22(1) apply.
(3) A council may release impounded livestock to the owner pending the determination of the proceedings without affecting the council's right to recover costs and charges from the owner of the livestock.