(A) Enforcement. It shall be the duty of animal control officers and enforcement agents to enforce this subchapter. Upon the receipt of a complaint from any person that an animal is present within the city in violation 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, an animal control officer or enforcement agent shall forthwith investigate the complaint and shall require the person in possession of such animal to comply with the provisions of these sections or to safely remove such animal from the city. Upon failure of the person in possession of the animal to comply with such order, an animal control officer or enforcement agent shall forthwith cause the animal to be seized and impounded. If such animal constitutes a serious threat of harm to humans, property or other animals, it may be rendered immobile by reasonable means or by the use of tranquilizers or other drugs, or if that is not safely possible, then such animal may be destroyed.
(B) Consultation. An animal control officer or enforcement agent, in investigating any person registering under this section or in the enforcement of this chapter, is authorized to consult with and seek the advice of any individual, agency, organization, or society that may be able to provide information and advice concerning animals regulated hereby.
(Ord. 2006-06, passed 10-9-06)