It shall be unlawful for any person to trap, by cage or mechanical device, a dog or cat without the written permission of animal services. It shall also be unlawful for any person to release a dog or cat from a trap set by animal services or from a trap set by a person who has written permission from animal services. It shall not be a violation of this chapter for a person to apprehend an animal on his or her property by hand; however, the person must call animal services within 24 hours of catching the animal. The Sheriff may initiate the issuance of a criminal citation, criminal summons, or warrant for any person violating this subchapter. If convicted, the person shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2015-03, passed 7-7-2015) Penalty, see § 90.999