§ 6-159. Abatement of animal nuisance complaint and citation; summary statement.

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(a)

Any person may, upon presentation of a duly executed affidavit stating the existence of an animal nuisance, as defined in this chapter, and identifying the name and address of the owner or owners of such animal may request the city prosecutor to file a complaint in municipal court against the owner or owners of such animal under the provisions of this chapter. The filing of a complaint by the person will result in the issuance of a court summons to the owner or owners of the animal in question.

(b)

Animal control officers, code enforcement officers and other peace officers may issue the owner or owners of animals creating an animal nuisance, as defined in this chapter, a citation to appear in municipal court to answer the offense charged with a fine not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per offense.

(Ord. No. 2018-20, § 1, 8-13-2018)

                    
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