(1) A person must not cause or allow an animal to be placed or confined in a motor vehicle without adequate ventilation or when the atmospheric temperature, humidity and sun rays can be reasonably expected to cause suffering, disability or death. Evidence that the animal is suffering from heat stress is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
(2) This section does not prohibit the transportation of horses, cattle, sheep, poultry or other agricultural livestock in trailers or other vehicles designed and constructed for that purpose.
(3) Authorized city personnel who find an animal in a motor vehicle in violation of this section may break and enter into the vehicle if necessary to remove the animal. Neither the personnel nor the city will be liable for vehicle damage that results. An animal removed must be taken immediately to the animal impounding facility to be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian. The personnel must leave within the vehicle a written notice giving their name and position and the address where the animal may be redeemed. The owner of the animal is responsible for any applicable fees and all medical and housing expenses incurred.
(Ord. 03-08, passed 5-27-2008)