(a)
The local
health authority shall have the authority to impound an animal which
is diseased and could endanger the health and welfare of another animal
or person.
(b)
Any law
enforcement officer shall have the authority to kill an animal which,
in the sole opinion of the police officer, poses an imminent danger
to a person or property and a real or apparent necessity exists for
the destruction of the animal.
(c)
The local
health authority shall have the authority to muzzle, or order the
owner, handler, or controller of an animal to muzzle an animal, which,
in the sole opinion of the local health authority, poses a threat
to the safety or welfare of any person.
(Ordinance 03-003 adopted 4/7/03)
