(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or maliciously torture, mutilate, injure, disable, poison or kill any dog used by a law enforcement department or agency in the performance of the functions or duties of such department or when placed in a kennel off duty.
(B) However, a police officer or veterinarian may perform euthanasia in emergency situations when delay would cause the dog undue suffering and pain.
(1960 Code, § 13-1-11) (Ord. 7217, passed 1-5-2009) Penalty, see § 90.99