(A) Any dog found at large within the city and not bearing a license, or any dog, cat or other animal found in violation of the provisions of this subchapter may be taken into custody by an animal control officer or enforcement agent.
(B) An animal control officer or enforcement agent shall have specific authority to enter upon private property for the purpose of inspecting or checking dogs or other animals to determine if they are properly licensed by the city, or for taking into custody any unlicensed dog, cat or other animal, any dog, cat or other animal found at large within the city, or any dog or animal found upon the property of another, other than the owner of the dog, cat or other animal.
(C) (1) An animal control officer or enforcement agent may use any reasonable means and force necessary to take control and possession of dogs, cats and other animals violating this subchapter, including, but not limited to, using tranquilizer guns or devices.
(2) An animal control officer or enforcement agent shall not be liable, either civilly or criminally, for dogs, cats or other animals that are unintentionally injured or killed in the process of taking control or possession of the animals as provided herein.
(1984 Code, § 90.52) (Ord. O-50-82, passed 8-17-1982; Ord. O-33-03, passed 6-24-2003; Ord. O-23-05, passed 5-17-2005; Ord. O-4-12, passed 3-20-2012) Penalty, see § 90.99