§ 8-153. Dog control officer.

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(a)

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 4-8-22, the board of commissioners shall designate a dog control officer to enforce the laws of the state and this article as they relate to dangerous dogs and other animals.

(b)

The sheriff's office, the dog control officer or other designated officers shall respond to reports from anyone of a dog biting a human and shall be empowered to immediately take custody of the dog if the owner cannot provide for the confinement of the dog to ensure it does not have access to the general public.

(c)

The sheriff's office, the dog control officer or other designated officers may immediately take custody of the dog for observation purposes if in the officer's professional opinion the dog poses an immediate or potential threat to the health and safety of any human.

(Ord. of 11-15-94)

                    
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