§ 5-24. Interference with animal control officer.

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(a)

It shall be unlawful and a civil infraction for any person to hinder, obstruct or otherwise interfere with an officer while discharging his duties under this article; or to take or attempt to take any animal from any vehicle used by the officer to transport animals; or to take or attempt to take any animal from the animal shelter without proper authority; or to knowingly interfere with any animal trap set by an officer or persons obtaining said traps from the animal control agency. The fine for a violation of this subsection shall be $100.00.

(b)

Any person who tears down, burns, defaces, destroys or otherwise damages any animal control vehicle, animal shelter or enclosure thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable by up to 60 days imprisonment in the county jail and/or a fine of up to $500.00.

(Ord. No. 92-25, § 4, 11-3-92)

                    
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