SEC. 5-94. CONFINEMENT REGULATIONS.

   The poundmaster may regulate the size and type of cage or other means of animal confinement and the distance from the place of confinement to adjoining property. The poundmaster may promulgate other regulations deemed necessary, to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to ensure the maintenance of humane, sanitary conditions and the safety of persons and property. A copy of the regulations shall be furnished by the poundmaster upon request. In applying the regulations to a given situation, the poundmaster shall take into consideration the type, nature, disposition and training of the animal involved.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-50.1) (Ord. No. 1616, 2388)

SEC. 5-95. CHARGES.

   The poundmaster may charge and collect fees for service rendered by the poundmaster per the current licensing schedule of rates and fees.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-50.2) (Ord. No. 1616, 1948)

SEC. 5-96. RECORDS.

   The poundmaster shall maintain accurate and detailed records of:

   (A)   All dogs and cats licensed, impounded or sold by the poundmaster;

   (B)   All animal bite cases reported to the poundmaster and the investigation of the same; and

   (C)   All monies received by the poundmaster, which records shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by the police chief or designee.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-51) (Ord. No. 735, 2388)

SEC. 5-97. INTERFERING WITH POUNDMASTER.

   No person shall break open a pound, animal shelter, temporary pound or pound vehicle, or refuse to give the poundmaster the person's name, address and other identification upon the poundmaster's request when the information is required to issue a citation, or in any other manner to obstruct the poundmaster in the discharge of, or attempt to discharge, any duty of the poundmaster.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-52) (Ord. No. 735, 1616, 1917, 2388)

SEC. 5-98. RIGHT OF ENTRY OF POUNDMASTER.

   The poundmaster or any peace officer may enter upon private property, except dwellings located thereon, as follows:

   (A)   During daylight:

      (1)   When in pursuit of any animal which the poundmaster has reasonable cause to believe is subject to impoundment;

      (2)   To impound or place in isolation any animal thereon which the poundmaster has any cause whatsoever to believe or suspect has rabies or is a biting animal; and

      (3)   To inspect or examine animals isolated thereon.

   (B)   At night:

      (1)   When in pursuit of any animal which the poundmaster has reasonable cause to believe is subject to impoundment; and

      (2)   To impound or place in isolation any animal thereof which the poundmaster has any cause whatsoever to believe or suspect has rabies or is a biting animal.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-53) (Ord. No. 735, 762, 2388)

SEC. 5-99. POUNDMASTER TO TRY TO LOCATE OWNER BEFORE ENTERING PRIVATE PROPERTY.

   As a condition of the authority set forth in the preceding section, except where time does not permit in an emergency or when in fresh pursuit, before entering upon private property a reasonable effort shall be made to locate the owner or possessor thereof to request permission to enter upon such property and to explain the purpose for such entry.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-54) (Ord. No. 735, 762)

SEC. 5-100. IMPOUNDMENT OF DOGS AND CATS RUNNING AT LARGE.

   The poundmaster may take up and impound any dog or cat found running at large. Such dog or cat shall be disposed of, unless redeemed, as provided in section 5-101.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-55) (Ord. No. 735, 2388)