6.08.020 - Powers of animal control officials.

A.

The supervisor or any person employed by the division as an animal control officer is vested with the power and authority to enforce this chapter, as well as any other violations of city code or state law.

B.

The supervisor, deputies, assistants and officers are authorized and empowered to apprehend, take custody of, and impound any animal found in violation of this chapter, including animals for which no license has been procured in accordance with this chapter.

C.

In the enforcement of this chapter, any peace officer, the supervisor or a designee, when there is probable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred or is occurring, are authorized to enter onto the premises of any person to take possession of any animal in violation of this chapter. Such authority shall enable animals to be retrieved from any area of a person's property if it is necessary to impound an animal for failure by the owner of such animal to comply with the provisions of this chapter. Animal control officers who are denied access to a property may apply for a warrant to enter property and seize animals or other evidence, in accordance with Utah law.

D.

The supervisor, deputies, assistants and officers shall charge applicable service fees as set by resolution of the city council and shall not have the authority to modify, reduce, alter, waive, increase or change applicable fees.

(Ord. No. 2015-04, 4-22-2015)