Section 6.12.070 Injury by motorists.

A. Every operator of a motor vehicle or other self-propelled vehicle upon the streets of Vernal City shall immediately upon injuring iany domestic animal give such aid as can reasonably be rendered. In the absence of the owner, he shall immediately notify the Animal Control Officer, shelter manager, or police officer providing requested information relative to such injury.

B. In the absence of the owner, it shall be the duty of such operator to remain at or near the scene until such time as the appropriate authorities arrive, and upon arrival of such authorities, the operator shall immediately identify himself to such authorities. Alternately, in the absence of the owner, a person may give aid by taking the animal to the animal shelter or other appropriate facility such as a veterinary clinic and notify the Animal Control Officer, shelter manager or police officer of the incident. Such animal may be accepted by the animal shelter and dealt with as deemed appropriate under the circumstances. Injuries or fatalities reported to the Animal Control Officer shall be reported to the animal shelter.