(A) Any and all dogs or cats found at large within the city or not wearing a state license in violation of KRS 258.215, and a rabies tag, shall be taken into custody by the Animal Control Officer, except as provided in division (B) below.
(B) For the purposes of this subchapter, an Animal Control Officer shall have specific authority to enter upon private property for the purpose of inspecting or checking dogs and cats to determine if they are properly licensed (city or state) and wearing a rabies tag, and take into custody any dog or cat found at large within the city, or found upon the property of another other than the dog or cat owner.
(C) An Animal Control Officer may use any reasonable means and force necessary to take control and possession of dogs or cats found in violation of this subchapter including, but not limited to, using tranquilizer guns or devices. An Animal Control Officer shall not be liable, civilly or criminally, for dogs or cats that unintentionally are injured or killed in the process of taking control or possession of the animals as provided herein.
(2002 Code, § 90.21) (Ord. 1999-C-4, passed 10-26-1999)