(A) Any person who witnesses or has personal knowledge that an act or acts made unlawful by this chapter have been committed may sign a complaint against the alleged violator.
(B) Any police officer, animal control officer, or code enforcement officer who is employed by the city is authorized to issue a summons and complaint when said officer personally observes a violation of the chapter.
(C) The complainant must provide a sworn complaint to the officer receiving the complaint containing the following information:
(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the complainant and other witnesses to the incident;
(2) Date, time, and location of the incident;
(3) Description of the animal;
(4) Name, address, and telephone number (if known) of the animal owner;
(5) A statement that the animal attacked the complainant or some other person or animal as witnessed by the complainant or such facts as warrant a finding that the animal is vicious, dangerous or diseased; and
(6) Other facts and circumstances of the incident.
(Prior Code, § 96.016) (Ord. 1419, passed 12-9-2003)