Sec. 3-13. - Right of entry of officers.
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
The text
In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the animal control officer or any police officer of the city shall have the authority at all reasonable times to enter upon any premises to examine a dog or other animal that is allegedly in violation of a provision of this chapter. Such authority shall not include the right to enter any residence on the premises. Such officer shall have the further authority to take possession of any such dog or other animal and remove it from such premises.
(Ch. 449, § I, 5-6-08)