(A) The Humane Officer shall keep a record of all animals impounded in the animal shelter, which record shall show the date of impoundment, the reason therefor, the name and address of the person bringing the animal to the shelter, and the species, sex, color, breed, and any identifying collars, tags or marks of the animal impounded.
(B) It shall be a violation of this chapter to interfere with the Humane Officer, an employee of the Humane Society, or any law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties hereunder.
(C) Upon information sufficient to establish a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the Humane Officer, as an authorized agent of and on behalf of the City of Frankfort, or any law enforcement officer, may issue to the person committing the violation or to the owner or persons having custody or control of any animal involved in the violation either:
(1) An official warning, which shall state the name of the person to whom the warning is being issued, the nature of the violation, the date of the violation and any other pertinent information concerning the violation. The official warning shall also state that it is only a warning and is not a notice to appear to answer to any violation; or
(2) A complaint and summons, which shall state the name of the person to whom the notice is being issued, the nature of the violation, the specific section of this chapter which has been violated, the date of the violation, and any other information which is pertinent to the violation and its disposition. The summons shall additionally instruct the person to whom the notice is being issued as to the date, time and place before whom he or she shall appear and/or respond to the complaint and the procedures for admitting or denying a violation. The complaint and summons shall be delivered to the respondent either in person or via certified mail, return receipt requested, with return of service filed.
(Ord. CO-98-6, passed 7-27-98; Am. Ord. 17-10, passed 8-14-17)