(a) The Animal Control Officer shall supervise the administration and enforcement of this Title and of the laws of the State of California pertaining to the control of dogs, cats and other animals as necessary. The Animal Control Officer and any peace officer are authorized to enforce and carry out the provisions of this Title and may receive, take and impound any dog or cat at large or which is molesting any person or other animal; investigate a potentially dangerous or vicious animal; and follow the provisions of Penal Code Section 597(f).
(b) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, all persons authorized to enforce the provisions of this Title hereby are empowered to enter upon private property where any animal, dog or cat is kept or reasonably believed to be kept, for the purpose of ascertaining whether such dog or cat is kept in violation of any provision of this Title. However, no such entry may be conducted:
(1) Without the express or implied consent of the property owner or the person having lawful possession thereof; or
(2) Unless an inspection warrant has been issued and the entry is conducted in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure, Sections 1822.50 through 1822.56, inclusive; or
(3) Except as may otherwise be expressly or impliedly permitted by law.
(32-12/92 § 10.10.010)