(A) Enforcement of this chapter shall be the responsibility of the animal control authority.
(B) The animal control authority shall have the authority to issue citations for any violation of this chapter and/or other applicable city ordinances or state laws.
(C) If a person cited is not present, the animal control authority may send the citation to the alleged offender by registered or certified mail.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with the animal control authority in the performance of his or her duties.
(E) The animal control authority shall have the authority to humanely euthanize and/or destroy any animal in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(F) The animal control authority shall have the authority to use a tranquilizer gun in the lawful discharge of his/her duties.
(G) Police animals are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 03172021, passed 3-16-2021)