It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, hinder or molest an animal control officer, law enforcement officer or agent or veterinarian, authorized by law or ordinance, while in the performance of their duties or to seek to release any animal in the officer's or veterinarian's custody in an unauthorized manner.
(`86 Code, § 4-7) (Am. Ord. 01-09-01, passed 9-18-01)