5-1-21: VIOLATIONS OF THE HUMANE CARE FOR ANIMALS ACT:
Upon receiving a complaint of a suspected violation of Section 70/3-70/3.03 of the Humane Care for Animal Act 510 ILCS 70/10, the animal control Administrator, or his or her authorized representative, or any law enforcement officer may, for the purpose of investigating the allegations of the complaint, enter during normal business hours upon any premises where the animal or animals described in the complaint are housed or kept, provided such entry shall not be made into any building which is a person's residence, except by search warrant or court order. When the animal control Administrator finds that a violation of Sections 70/3-70/3.03 Of the Humane Care for Animal Act has rendered an animal in such a condition that no remedy or corrective action by the owner is possible, the animal may be impounded. If impounded, the animal shall be impounded in a facility or at another location where the elements of good care as set forth in Section 3 of the Humane Care for Animals Act can be provided and where such animals shall be examined and treated by a licensed veterinarian or, if the animal is severely injured, diseased, or suffering, humanely euthanized. Any expense incurred in the impoundment shall become the responsibility of the owner of the animal. (Ord. 07-22-001, 7-21-2022)