Richmond |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 4. ANIMALS |
Article II. ANIMAL CONTROL |
Division 2. ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER, FACILITIES AND IMPOUNDMENT |
§ 4-52. Appointment and powers of animal control officer.
Pursuant to Code of Virginia, § 3.2-6555, the City Council shall appoint and may remove an animal control officer and such deputy animal control officers as necessary to enforce this article. The animal control officer and deputy officers shall have the power to enforce this article, all ordinances enacted pursuant to this article and all laws for the protection of domestic animals.
(Code 1993, § 4-21; Code 2004, § 10-56)
Cross reference— Office of Animal Care and Control, § 2-398 et seq.
State Law reference— Animal control officer, Code of Virginia, § 32-6555 et seq.
(Code 1993, § 4-21; Code 2004, § 10-56)
State law reference
Animal control officer, Code of Virginia, § 32-6555 et seq.
Cross reference
Office of Animal Care and Control, § 2-398 et seq.