(A) Any peace officer, or any enforcement officer so authorized, may issue a citation, or secure a criminal complaint, specifying the section or sections of this chapter violated, and indicate the specific nature of the violation, to any person violating any provisions of this chapter. If the charge is by citation or criminal complaint, the owner or keeper is obligated to appear to answer the charges specified at the Bourbon County District Court at the time and place indicated.
(B) This section is in addition to KRS 525.125 or KRS 525.130 and does not preclude appropriate authorities or individuals from filing criminal charges under those statutes, which relate to cruelty to animals.
(Ord. 97-24, passed 9-16-97)
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Cross reference:
Penalty for violation, see § 51.999