It shall be unlawful for any person to taunt, torment, tease, beat, strike, or administer or subject any desensitizing drugs, chemicals, or substance to any dog used by a law enforcement officer in the performance of his functions or duties, or when off duty; or to interfere or meddle with any such dog used by a law enforcement department or agency or any handler thereof in the performance of the functions or duties of said department or agency. However, a police officer or veterinarian may perform euthanasia in emergency situations when delay would cause the dog undue suffering and pain.
(Prior Code, Art. 12, § 12.18)