It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, hinder, or molest an employee of animal services or any other person duly authorized by this chapter while in the performance of duty. It shall also be unlawful for any person to seek release, or attempt to release, or to release any animal in the custody of animal services, except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter. The animal services director may initiate the issuance of a criminal warrant for any person violating this article. If convicted, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 or imprisonment for not more than six months.
(Ord. No. 2007-1001, Art. X, 10-26-2007; Ord. No. 2007-1003, 10-26-2007)