Newark Municipal Code Ch. 6.12 Animal Control Personnel

A. The police chief shall have the power to enforce the provisions of this title and other laws of the state relating to the care, treatment or impounding of animals.

B. Any animal control officer empowered to issue citations pursuant to this chapter shall be deputized and empowered in accordance with California Penal Code Section 10005, including any of its subsequent amendments.

C. It is unlawful for any person to resist or interfere with the animal control officer in the discharge of his/her official duties.

D. The animal control officer shall issue citations pursuant to Section 607g of the California Civil Code.

E. Rules and regulations in conformity with and for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this title shall be established by city council resolution. Compliance with such rules and regulations shall be a prerequisite to the issuance and continued validity of any permit provided in this title.

(Ord. 159 Art. II § 1, 1979)

A. The animal control officer shall have the power to enter upon and inspect any premises where any animal is kept or harbored, when the entry is necessary to enforce the provisions of this title. A search warrant shall be obtained whenever required by law.

B. The entry and inspection shall be made only after the occupant of the premises has been given written or oral notice of the inspection by the animal control officer. If the land is unoccupied, the animal control officer shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having control of the property before making entry.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections A and B of this section, if the animal control officer has reasonable cause to believe the keeping or maintaining of any animal is so hazardous as to require an immediate inspection to save the animal or protect public health or safety, the animal control officer and a police officer shall have the power to immediately enter and inspect the property. If the property is occupied, the animal control officer shall first attempt to notify the occupant and demand entry. Failure or refusal to permit such an inspection constitutes a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 159 Art. II § 2, 1979)