For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and making inspections hereunder, the Animal Control Warden, or an authorized representative, or any officer of the law may enter upon private premises to apprehend a straying dog or other animal, a dangerous dog or other animal, or a dog or other animal thought to be infected with rabies. If, after request therefor, the owner of the dog or other animal shall refuse to deliver the dog or other animal to the officer, the owner shall be in violation of this subchapter.
(2001 Code, § 3-3-7) Penalty, see § 90.99