§ 3-27. Enforcement.

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(a)

Representatives of the police department shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. Police officers and animal control officers shall have the authority to issue citations to persons violating the provisions of this chapter. If the person is not present, an animal control officer shall have the authority to send the citation to the alleged offender by registered or certified mail.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any owner or person to interfere with a police officer or an animal control officer in the performance of these duties as prescribed by this chapter.

(c)

Police officers and animal control officers shall have the right to pursue and apprehend animals running at large onto private property while enforcing the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2520, Art. I, 3-6-12)

                    
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