(A) Law enforcement.
(1) Any law enforcement officer who has reason to believe that an animal has been abandoned or is being cruelly neglected or cruelly mistreated may seek a warrant authorizing entry upon private property to inspect, care for or impound the animal.
(2) Any law enforcement officer who has reason to believe that an animal has been abandoned or is being cruelly neglected or cruelty mistreated may issue a citation to the owner as prescribed by law.
(3) Any law enforcement officer acting under this section shall not be liable for damage to property if such damage is not the result of the officer’s negligence.
(Prior Code, § 6-213)
(B) Cruelty. A person commits cruelty to animals if he or she abandons, cruelty mistreats or cruelly neglects an animal.
(Prior Code, § 6-214)
(Ord. 528, passed 1-8-1991)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Neb. RS 28-1009 and 28-1012