(A) Filing a complaint. Any person who has cause to believe any animal regulated by this subchapter is being maintained as a public nuisance may complain, either orally or in writing, to an officer. The complaint shall be considered sufficient cause for the officer to investigate the matter and determine if the owner or keeper of the animal is in violation of a provision of this subchapter. The officer may use discretion in referring the matter to a County animal control officer for prosecution.
(B) Jurisdiction. The Municipal Court of the City has exclusive jurisdiction over violations of any of the provisions of this subchapter within the corporate limits of the City.
(Ord. 653, passed 4-4-2018)