(A) Any peace officer, or any enforcement officer so authorized, may issue a citation or secure a criminal complaint, specifying the section or sections violated, and indicating the specific nature of the violation, to any person violating any provision 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 Woodford District Court at the time and place indicated.
(B) This chapter does not preclude appropriate authorities or individuals from filing criminal charges under KRS 525.125 or KRS 525.130, which statutes relate to cruelty to animals.
(Ord. 2-96, passed 6-25-1996)