Animal control or law enforcement officials shall have the specific authority to impound any animal(s) of an animal owner upon witnessing a violation of this subchapter and to issue uniform citations to any offender. Officials shall possess the power to enter private property in the performance of their duties only if consent of the owner or occupant of the property is freely given, a search warrant is obtained or such exigent circumstances exist that a warrantless, non-consensual search is required, as determined by law enforcement officials.
(Ord. O-5-01, passed 4-2-01)