Sec. 5-16. - Right of entry.

The director and all animal regulation officers shall have the right to enter upon and inspect any premises where an animal is kept or harbored when such entry is necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter or state laws relating to the care, control, and treatment of animals, or to save an animal, or to protect the

public health, safety, and welfare. All entries and inspections shall be carried out in accordance with applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the laws pertaining to search warrants and inspection warrants.