(A) Authority and duties. The person designated by the City Council to act as Animal Control Officer and the city officials shall have the following duties:
(1) To enforce all provisions of this subchapter and any amendment thereof and all ordinances enacted relating to dogs;
(2) To enforce licensing and control of dogs in the city;
(3) To file complaints against any person failing to license any dog as provided or who otherwise fails to comply with the provisions of this subchapter; and
(4) To capture dogs found running at large.
(B) Right of entry. In the enforcement of any provisions of this subchapter, the Animal Control Officer or any city official is authorized to enter the premises of any person to take possession of a licensed or unlicensed, at large, dangerous or vicious dog when in fresh pursuit of such dog at the time the dog goes onto private property.
(C) Interference with enforcement. It is unlawful for any person to interfere with, molest, hinder or prevent the Animal Control Officer or city official in the discharge of their duties as prescribed in this subchapter or to violate any of the provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. passed - -) Penalty, see § 90.99