Section 6.20.010 Power and authority.
Prior to the adoption of 99-03 on 05/10/1999, Section 6.20.010 read as follows.
Animal Control Officers or any Law Enforcement Officer may
apprehend, take with them, and
impound any animal in violation of this title when the animal is running at large as defined in
Section 6.16.050. Animal Control Officers or any Law Enforcement Officer may enter upon open
premises, including any pen or enclosure designed to house animals, and may apprehend, take
with them and impound any animal which the officer has observed running at large immediately
prior to the officer's entry upon the premises, or where such entry is otherwise authorized by law,
or where the officer observes that the animal or conditions under which the animal is kept or
maintained constitutes a nuisance as defined in Section 6.12.090. Entry may be made into
enclosures designed as residences only when authorized by law, including when immediate entry
is necessary in order to protect persons or property from immediate and substantial harm or
damage. Entry upon any premises may also be obtained by warrant in accordance with applicable
law. (CC § 08-10-004 (2))(Ord. No. 99-03, Amended, 05/10/99)