It shall be the duty and responsibility of the animal control
officer to enforce the provisions of this chapter and carry out the
intent hereof.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)
In the performance of his or her duties, the animal control
officer shall have the authority to use all methods of animal control
normally employed by animal control agencies within this state, specifically
including the use of the tranquilizer gun.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)
It is unlawful for any person to prevent, oppose, resist, or
otherwise interfere with the animal control officer in the performance
of his or her duties.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)
The animal control officer shall have all the authority and
power conferred by this chapter and, in addition, have any power or
authority granted or given by the laws of the State of California
to any animal control officer of a general law city or general law
county. Nothing in this chapter shall obligate the animal control
officer to exercise such authority or power.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)
Except as otherwise provided, a violation of any provision of
this title may be punishable as an infraction or administrative citation,
at the discretion of the City Attorney.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)
