§ 14-30. Enforcement.

(a)

The board of county commissioners shall have the authority to appoint necessary personnel and designate the proper agencies for the enforcement of this chapter.

(b)

For the purpose of enforcing this chapter, all animal control officers and all law enforcement officers are considered duly authorized to enforce.

(c)

Mandatory court appearances may be required for cruelty violations of subsection 14-37(a), for first or subsequent infractions for improper confinement of vicious or aggressive animals pursuant to subsection 14-41(a); for failure to comply with the dangerous dog provisions pursuant to section 14-42; for failure to comply with quarantine requirements pursuant to section 14-79, for interference with animal control officers/tampering with animal control equipment pursuant to section 14-35; failure to comply with section 14-33(d); or violations resulting in the issuance of a third or subsequent citation. Persons required to appear in court do not have the option of paying the fine instead of appearing in court.

(Ord. No. 16-29, § 3, 10-11-16)