Recovery by Owner

The owner of any impounded estray may obtain the release thereof, prior to sale, by producing evidence of ownership and paying all costs for care and keep, notice of sale, and any claim for costs and damages of the private person, if any, who made the seizure. If the owner refuses to pay the claim of any such damaged person, he may obtain the release of an estray by posting a bond in the amount of such claim, but not to exceed the value of the estray as appraised by the Director. Such lien shall remain in effect for one year to satisfy any judgment obtained by the claimant against the owner.