(A) The animal control officer shall be empowered to seize and impound animals that are determined to be a nuisance and or in violation of the articles set forth in the city animal control ordinances. The following approved methods and equipment may be used:
(1) An approved humane trap;
(2) An approved net;
(3) Humane animal immobilizing equipment; and/or
(4) Tranquilization.
(B) An animal shall be considered impounded if the animal control officer has had to utilize the method of tranquilization. The animal becomes impounded the moment the tranquilizer dart has penetrated the animal and injected the tranquilizer solution.
(`86 Code, § 4-15) (Am. Ord. 01-09-01, passed 9-18-01)