(A) The Animal Control Authority may, at its sole discretion, meet with any person suspected of violating this chapter for the purpose of informal negotiations to determine any penalties or establish a plan to remedy violations. People accused of violating this chapter may also request a conference with the Animal Control Authority to resolve any claim of violation. These negotiations shall be conducted informally, for the purpose of peaceful resolution of claimed violations of this chapter.
(B) Meetings conducted under this section shall be entitled to the evidentiary privileges afforded to settlement negotiations under Indiana law.
(C) Unless an agreement is arrived at, no representations made by any party shall continue to bind that party should any official or judicial proceeding be undertaken to enforce this chapter.
(D) Allegations of violations of state law must be referred to the Floyd County Prosecutor.
(Ord. G-20-04, passed 7-28-2020)