(A) Any vicious dog found at large within the city and whose owner is not readily ascertainable, or any dog or animal found in violation of the provisions of §§ 90.015 through 90.023, 90.035 through 90.042, 90.055 through 90.060, 90.070 through 90.072, 90.086
, 90.087
and 90.999 may be taken into custody by an animal control officer or enforcement agent.
(B) An animal control officer or enforcement agent shall have specific authority to enter upon private property for the purpose of inspecting or checking vicious dogs to determine if they are properly licensed by the city, or for taking into custody any unlicensed vicious dog found at large within the city, or any vicious dog found upon the property of another, other than the owner of the vicious dog.
(C) An animal control officer or enforcement agent may use any reasonable means and force necessary to take control and possession of vicious dogs and animals violating this chapter, including, but not limited to, using tranquilizer guns or devices. An animal control officer or enforcement agent shall not be liable, either civilly or criminally, for dogs or animals that are unintentionally injured or killed in the process of taking control or possession of the animals as provided herein.
(Ord. 2006-06, passed 10-9-06)