(A) Any and all dogs found at large within the City and not bearing a state license in violation of KRS 258.135 and all dogs not bearing a City license shall be taken into custody by the animal control officer.
(B) An animal control officer shall have specific authority to inspect and check dogs to determine if they are properly licensed (City and state) and to take into custody any unlicensed dog or any dog found at large within the City.
(C) An animal control officer may use any reasonable means and force necessary to take control and possession of dogs found in violation of this chapter including, but not limited to using tranquilizer guns or devices. An animal control officer shall not be liable, civilly or criminally, for dogs that unintentionally are injured or killed in the process of taking control or possession of the animals, as provided herein.
(D) It is unlawful for any person to interfere with, molest, hinder or prevent an animal control officer in the discharge of his or her duties, as herein prescribed.
(1995 Code, § 6.08.040) Penalty, see § 96.99