Chapter 20.24 Enforcement Authority - Interference

Sections:

20.24.010 Enforcement.
20.24.020 Interference with enforcement officer prohibited
20.24.030 Unauthorized removal of animals.
20.24.040 Tampering with City live traps prohibited.
20.24.050 Removal of quarantined animals prohibited.
20.24.060 Furnishing false information.

20.24.010 Enforcement. This title may be enforced by any peace officer. Additionally, a private person may lawfully detain any animal in violation of the City ordinances provided they immediately notify the Animal Control Officer; and surrender the animal to the City Animal Control Officer in compliance with all provisions of Section 20.08.020d of this title. (Ord. 88-1 (part), 1988).

20.24.020 Interference with enforcement officer prohibited. No person shall interfere with, oppose or resist any peace officer in the performance of his duties as provided in this title. Penalty: Class D infraction. (Ord. 88-1 (part), 1988).

20.24.030 Unauthorized removal of animals. No person shall remove or release any dog or other animal from the animal shelter, animal control vehicles, municipal animal traps or from any other official custody without first obtaining permission to do so from the Animal Control Officer or any peace officer of the City. Penalty: Class D infraction. (Ord. 88-1 (part), 1988).

20.24.040 Tampering with City live traps prohibited. No person may tamper with any City-owned or City-operated animal live trap. "Tampering" means removal or destruction of bait(s), tripping the door closure mechanism, obstructing the entryway so as to prevent animals from entering the trap, or the physical removal of the trap from its position. Penalty: Class D infraction. (Ord. 88-1 (part), 1988).

20.24.050 Removal of quarantined animals prohibited. No person, either by himself or agent, shall remove from the area animal shelter or any veterinary hospital, or from any other place, any animal which has been quarantined without the consent of the Chief of Police or Animal Control Officer. Penalty: Class D infraction. (Ord. 88-1 (part), 1988).

20.24.060 Furnishing false information. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly provide false information on any license application, adoption or disposal agreement, boarding agreement, citation, or any other official document being executed pursuant to this title. Penalty: Class C infraction. (Ord. 88-1 (part), 1988).