(A) Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection of or enter onto private property in order to enforce any of the provisions of, or perform any duty imposed by, this subchapter, or an Animal Control Officer has reasonable cause to believe that the keeping or maintaining of an animal constitutes a public nuisance or is so hazardous, unsafe or dangerous as to require immediate inspection to safeguard the animal or the public health or safety, the Animal Control Officer shall, if time and circumstances permit, first attempt to present proper credentials to the occupant of the property on which the animal is located and request entry thereon, explaining the reasons therefor.
(B) If entry is refused or cannot be obtained, or time and circumstances do not reasonably allow the above procedures to be followed, the Animal Control Officer shall have the power to secure lawful entry to and inspect the property.
(Ord. 4-2001, passed 5-7-01)