A. The Poundmaster, any animal control officer, and any peace officer, shall have the power to summarily and immediately impound a dog or other animal determined to be dangerous or vicious as stated in Chapter 6.16. The Poundmaster may enter and inspect private property to enforce the provisions of this section, provided such entry or inspection is conducted in a manner consistent with state and federal constitutional provisions. It is unlawful for any person to fail to surrender to the Poundmaster, any animal control officer, or any peace officer, upon demand, a dog or other animal which is being impounded pursuant to this section.
B. Any dog or other animal impounded pursuant to this section may be permanently identified by the Poundmaster by means of photo identification and license number prior to release from impound or confinement.
C. The animal control officer and the owner of the animal impounded pursuant to this section, in addition to complying with this chapter and Chapter 6.16 shall also observe the provisions of Chapter 6.20 (pertaining to quarantine of animals suspected of being rabid).
(Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2004-22 § 3 (part), 2004: Ord. 9605 § 20 (part), 1996: prior code § 4611)