(A) The enforcement agent shall:
(1) Enforce the provisions of this chapter and the regulations promulgated hereunder.
(2) Issue citations for the violation of the provisions of this chapter and the regulations promulgated hereunder.
(3) Be responsible to contact the County Animal Control Unit to confirm or declare a rabies quarantine area within the area of jurisdiction. When a quarantine area has been declared, County Animal Control Officers shall meet with the State Veterinarian and representatives from the Department of Health Services and the Game and Fish Department to implement an emergency program for the control of rabies within area. Any regulations restricting or involving movement of livestock within the area shall be subject to approval by the State Veterinarian.
(B) The enforcement agent is authorized to use whatever force reasonably necessary to remove animals that are being confined within a motor vehicle or enclosed space, when it appears that the animal’s life or health is endangered by extreme heat or lack of ventilation within the vehicle or enclosed space. The enforcement agent or the enforcement agent’s employer shall not be liable for damages to property caused by such removal.
(C) The enforcement agent is authorized to go on private property in order to enforce this chapter or to take up any animal that is found at large, or is considered a disturbance or a repetitious disturbance, or to take up any dog found without required vaccination, licensing or identification tags; however, the enforcement agent may not enter a private structure for this purpose without a valid warrant or the consent of an occupant. The enforcement agent, at his or her discretion, may remove the animal for placement at the pound. In the judgment of the enforcement agent, if any dog at large or other animal that is dangerous or fierce and a threat to the public’s safety cannot be safely impounded, it may be slain.
(Ord. 622-14, passed 9-2-2014)