A. Department Of Animal Control: The department of animal control is the town marshal department, any persons designated by the town marshal department, and town administrative staff. (Ord. 2014-O-3, 3-13-2014)
B. Powers Of Animal Control Officials:
1. The town marshal department, or any person designated by the department, shall enforce this chapter.
2. The town marshal, his deputies, and recognized animal control officers are hereby authorized and empowered to apprehend and take with them and impound any animal found in violation of this chapter, including licensed and unlicensed dogs.
3. In the enforcement of this chapter, the town marshal, any deputy or a person authorized by the town marshal department, are authorized to enter onto the open premises of any person to take possession of any dog in violation of this chapter. (Ord. 1994-O-3, 2-10-1994)
4. The town council shall have the ability to enter into an interlocal agreement with an animal control facility for purposes of transportation and impoundment of animals.
C. Duties Of Animal Control Officials: The town marshal department shall: (Ord. 2014-O-3, 3-13-2014)
1. Enforce this chapter and perform other responsibilities pursuant thereto.
2. Keep adequate records of all animals impounded and all monies collected. (Ord. 1994-O-3, 2-10-1994)
3. Establish, in cooperation with the Salt Lake Valley health department, and other applicable governmental agencies, adequate measures for rabies immunization and control.
D. Administrative Staff: The administrative staff shall see that all animals in the jurisdiction are licensed, controlled and permitted in accordance with any applicable ordinance and/or regulations. In addition, the administrative staff shall keep licensing records, collect completed applications and fees, distribute license tags to owners and oversee the drawing process for annual licenses.
E. Interference With Officer Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly and intentionally interfere with the Town Marshal Department in the lawful discharge of duties as herein prescribed. (Ord. 2014-O-3, 3-13-2014)