In the performance of their duties, members of the Animal Control Division shall have the power, authority, and immunity of peace officers as described in G.S. § 160A-285, but only in regard to enforcing the provisions of this code and state law which relate to the care, treatment, and impounding of animals. As members of the Animal Control Division shall only have that limited authority described in this section, a member shall not be considered a police officer.
('71 Code, § 3-3) (Ord. passed 9-23-75)