(A) Entry on private property. The Animal Control Supervisor may enter on private property to investigate or enforce a possible violation of this chapter under any of the following circumstances:
(1) With the written or verbal consent of the property owner or adult person in possession of the property; or
(2) In an emergency situation when immediate action is required without time to seek a warrant. Examples of an emergency situation include circumstances posing an immediate threat to public health or safety or a situation requiring swift action to save life, property or evidence. (See Broden v. Marin Humane Society (1999) 70 Cal. App. 4th 1212, 83 Cal. Rptr. 2d 235.)
(B) Warrant. The Animal Control Supervisor must obtain a warrant issued by the court before entering private property when there is no consent and no emergency under division (A) above. (See Cal. Civ. Proc. Code §§ 1822.50 through 1822.57).
(Ord. 2083-C-S, passed 4-8-14)