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7. Make such investigations or inquiries as necessary for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with this ordinance or applicable state statute. 8. Keep, or cause to be kept, accurate and detailed records of: (a) Seizure, impoundment, and disposition of all animals coming into the custody of the animal control program. (b) Bite cases, violations and complaints, and investigation of same, including names and addresses of persons bitten, date, circumstances, and breed. (c) Any other matters deemed necessary by the Animal Control Director. 9. Be empowered to issue citations or notices of violation of this ordinance in such form as the Animal Control Director may prescribe. 10. Have employees who are trained to standards to be established by the Animal Control Director, which training shall include, but not be limited to, training in animal first aid taught by a licensed veterinarian. F. The premises for all Animal Shelters operated by or for the County shall meet the standards prescribed for commercial (Class II) kennels set out in Section XIX(A) of this ordinance. G. The standards applicable to vehicles and care in transportation set out in Sections XX(A)(2)(a) apply to Animal Control Officers collecting, transporting, or holding animals in this County. Section IX-Relation to Hunting Laws. Nothing in this ordinance is intended to be in conflict with the laws of the State of North Carolina regulating, restricting authorizing or otherwise affecting dogs while used in hunting, but this exception applies only while the dogs are under the control of the owner, keeper, or competent person, and are actually lawfully being used for hunting or training for hunting in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, or ordinances. This ordinance should be read and enforced consistent with any such law. 3:\Cledcs\Records\Ordinances\Mnn al Ordman ces\ANIMORD.D OCLast panted 7/23/20092:42:00 PM 10