§ 4-3. Enforcement.

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(a)

The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by animal services officers, police officers, park rangers and such other persons as are designated by the city.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, obstruct, resist or oppose any animal control officer or other person authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter while such person is apprehending an animal or performing any other duties. It shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take any animal from any animal services officer or from any vehicle used by the officer to transport any animal or to take or attempt to take any animal from the animal shelter or other kennel or confinement area used to impound an animal without proper authorization.

(c)

In all instances of a violation of any provision of this chapter, whether the animal is impounded or not, the owner or keeper of such animal may be cited by an officer who has the authority to enforce this chapter for any violation of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2026, § 1(Exh. A), 8-14-07)

                    
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