COUNTY DOG CONTROL ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

§ 91.085 POWERS OF SHERIFF.

   (A)   The Sheriff shall have authority under this Dog Control Ordinance:

      (1)   To make arrests and issue citations for violations of this Dog Control Ordinance;

      (2)   To collect all fees and base fines specified by this Dog Control Ordinance;

      (3)   To otherwise enforce and administer the provisions of this Dog Control Ordinance;

      (4)   To take other action necessary to reduce the damage inflicted by dogs upon livestock and other domestic animals;

      (5)   To investigate claims against the Dog Control Fund; and

      (6)   To subpoena persons to testify in the hearing of claims against the Dog Control Fund.

   (B)   The Sheriff shall maintain a holding facility or place of impoundment where all dogs subject to impoundment shall be safely held and provided with proper and sufficient food, water, and shelter.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

§ 91.086 OFFICERS WORKING WITH DOGS.

   In designating personnel to work with dogs, the Sheriff shall consider the following criteria:

   (A)   Physical ability to do the work required;

   (B)   Previous experience working with dogs;

   (C)   Experience or training in the fields of law, business, or public relations; and

   (D)   Other relevant experience and/or training.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

§ 91.087 OTHER ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

   In addition to any power otherwise conferred by state law, a peace officer shall have the power to arrest and cite violators of this Dog Control Ordinance and to impound dogs which have committed acts subjecting its owner or keeper to a penalty under this Dog Control Ordinance.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)