§ 10-4. Enforcement.  


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  • The director or his designated representative shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. Under this chapter it shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly:

    (1)

    Refuse to surrender any animal subject to capture upon the demand of an animal control officer or peace officer;

    (2)

    Interfere with an animal control officer or peace officer who is attempting to capture or who has captured any animal subject to capture and such interference allows the animal to escape; or

    (3)

    Refuse to deliver an animal subject to capture to a licensed veterinarian for observation or treatment upon the demand of an animal control or peace officer.

(Code 1974, § 3-45; Code 1994, § 10-5; Code 2005, § 10-5; Ord. No. 88-21, § 1, 3-20-1989; Ord. No. 2001-25, § 1(3-50), 1-7-2002)