(a)
Enforcement
of this chapter shall be the responsibility of the local health authority.
(b)
The local
health authority shall have the authority to issue citations for any
violation of this chapter.
(c)
If a person
cited is not present, the local health authority may send the citation
to the alleged offender by registered or certified mail.
(d)
It shall
be unlawful for any person to interfere with the local health authority
in the performance of his duties.
(e)
The local
health authority shall have the authority to humanely euthanize and/or
destroy any animal in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(f)
The local
health authority shall have the authority to use a tranquilizer gun
in the lawful discharge of his/her duties.
(g)
Police
dogs are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(Ordinance 03-003 adopted 4/7/03)
