§ 12-1-107. ENFORCEMENT.

(a)

Health officer - General enforcement power. Except as provided in this article, the Health Officer shall enforce the provisions of this article.

(b)

Same - Specified authority. In the interests of public safety, health, and general welfare and to interpret, implement, and further the intent of this article, the Health Officer may adopt rules and regulations and create, prepare, and implement any procedures the Health Officer considers appropriate and necessary.

(c)

Health Officer to issue orders . The Health Officer shall issue all notices and orders necessary and appropriate to ensure compliance with this article.

(d)

Impoundment of animal.

(1)

The Health Officer may enforce an animal control law or protect the health or safety of a person, an animal or the public by impounding an animal at an animal shelter.

(2)

The Animal Hearing Board may order an animal impounded under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(1988 Code, § 6-2) (Bill No. 69-95, § 4, 7-1-1995; Bill No. 3-00, § 4, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 63-01, § 1, 8-10-2001; Bill No. 72-03, § 24, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 68-13, § 1, 12-29-2013)