(A) The animal control authority shall have the authority to impound an animal which is diseased and could endanger the health and welfare of another animal or person.
(B) Any law enforcement officer or animal control authority shall have the authority to kill an animal which, in the sole opinion of the police officer or animal control authority, poses an imminent danger to a person or property and where a real or apparent necessity exists for the destruction of the animal.
(C) The animal control authority shall have the authority to muzzle, or order the owner, handler, or controller of an animal to muzzle, an animal which, in the sole opinion of the animal control authority, poses a threat to the safety or welfare of any person.
(Ord. 03172021, passed 3-16-2021)