For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and the State Humane Care for Animals Act, 510 ILCS 70/, the Administrator, or his or her authorized representatives, agents or deputies, or any law enforcement officer, may enter upon private premises, provided that the entry shall not be made into any building that is a person’s residence, to apprehend a straying dog or other animal, a dangerous or vicious dog or other animal, or a dog or other animal thought to be infected with rabies. If, after request therefor, the owner of the dog or other animal shall refuse to deliver the dog or other animal to the officer, the owner shall be in violation of this chapter and of the State Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/1 et seq.
(1993 Code, § 50.022) (Ord. 92-10, passed 11-18-1992; Ord. 2003-08, passed 11-19-2003; Ord. 2006-07, passed 6-21-2006; Ord. 2022-01, passed 3-16-2022) Penalty, see § 50.999