(A) It shall be the duty of the animal control officer to humanely destroy any animal lawfully taken into custody which in the opinion of the animal control officer is by reason of old age, unfit for further use, or which is affected with any dangerous or communicable disease, or which is in an incurable crippled condition, or which is adjudged by a written report of a licensed veterinarian to be afflicted with any painful or incurable disease.
(B) The animal control officer shall issue and sign an authorization for the destruction by a police officer of any animal inflicted with any dangerous or communicable disease or which is determined to be dangerous to the health, safety and welfare of the community.
(Ord. 121, passed 11-11-1993)