§ 8-159. Hopelessly disabled animals.  


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  • Notwithstanding any other provision of this article licensed veterinarians, state and local law enforcement officers or those authorized by the county to administer and enforce the provisions of this article, and all federal, state and local governmental employees while acting within the scope of their authority are empowered to induce the death of any hopelessly disabled animal by appropriate humane methods, preferably by means of euthanasia. Such officer shall be held harmless for such actions as they relate to humane destruction of any animal.

(Ord. of 11-15-94)