§ 8-2. Enforcement.

(a)

Enforcement of this chapter shall be the responsibility of the local animal control officer or any peace officer.

(b)

The local animal control officer shall have the authority to issue citations for any violation of this chapter.

(c)

If the person to be cited is not present, the local animal control officer may send the citation to the alleged offender by registered or certified mail.

(d)

It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with the local animal control officer in the performance of his duties.

(e)

The local animal control officer shall have the authority to humanely euthanize or destroy any animal in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(f)

The animal control officer shall have the authority to use a tranquilizer gun in the lawful discharge of his duties.

(Code 1994, art. 2.200; Ord. No. 389, § 1, 6-13-2005; Ord. No. 534, § 1, 1-16-2012)