A. It is unlawful for any person to wilfully or maliciously torture, tease, torment, beat, kick, strike, mutilate, injure, disable or kill any dog used by the City Police Department or in the custody of the said Department or its designated handlers while any such dog is in the performance of the functions or duties of the Police Department or to wilfully interfere with any such dog while it is being used in the performance of any of the functions or duties of the Department.
B. This Section shall not be deemed to make punishable any act or acts which are prohibited by any law of the State of California. (1975 Code §7-7.01)
C. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be deemed guilty of an infraction. (1975 Code §7-7.02)