Chapter 7.08 — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

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)