§ 12-4-302. Appointment and powers of Agency officers.
   The Chief may appoint Agency officers. In enforcing this title, Agency officers shall have all powers necessary to enforce the provisions of this title and §§ 10-601 et seq. of the Criminal Law Article of the State Code, including the power to:
      (1)   issue and serve citations;
      (2)   seize, impound, or dispose of an animal;
      (3)   take action or order an owner to take any action necessary to protect the health or safety of an animal, a person, or the public;
      (4)   search private property and seize evidence or animals by obtaining a search warrant issued by a court;
      (5)   apply for a criminal summons or warrant; and
      (6)   conduct inspections of animal holding facilities, commercial kennels, pet store, and other facilities regulated by this title.
(1985 Code, Art. 12, § 3-102) (Bill No. 67-98; Bill No. 11-07; Bill No. 89-20)