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Animal Control Ordinance <br /> (4) Be responsible for the investigation of reports or observations of incidents <br /> of harassment of or injuries to domesticated livestock caused by animals. <br /> (5) Be responsible for the seizure and arranging for the impoundment, where <br /> deemed necessary, of any dog or other animal in Orange County involved <br /> in a violation of this or any other County ordinance or state law. <br /> (6) Investigate cruelty or abuse with regard to animals. <br /> (7) Make such investigations or inquiries as necessary for the purpose of <br /> ascertaining compliance with this Ordinance or applicable state statute. <br /> (8) Keep, or cause to be kept, accurate and detailed records of: <br /> i. Seizure, impoundment, and disposition of all animals coming into the <br /> custody of the animal control program. <br /> ii. Bite cases, violations and complaints, and investigation of same, <br /> including names and addresses of persons bitten, date, circumstances, <br /> and breed. <br /> iii. Any other matters deemed necessary by the Animal Control Services <br /> Director. <br /> (9) Be empowered to issue citations or notices of violation of this Ordinance <br /> in such form as the Animal Services Director may prescribe. <br /> (10)Have employees who are trained to standards to be established by the <br /> Animal Services Director, which training shall include, but not be limited <br /> to, training in animal first aid taught by a licensed veterinarian. <br /> (11)The premises for all Animal Shelters operated by or for the County shall <br /> meet the standards prescribed for commercial(Class II) kennels set out in <br /> Section 4-72 of this Ordinance. <br /> (12)The standards applicable to vehicles and care in transportation set out in <br /> Section 4-98 apply to Animal Control Officers collecting, transporting, or <br /> holding animals in this County. <br /> 6 16 l 9N 7, p'///, a°/% 1 l .8) <br /> Sec 4....' 9 Relation to hunting laws <br /> Nothing in this Ordinance is intended to be in conflict with the laws of the State <br /> of North Carolina regulating, restricting, authorizing or otherwise affecting dogs while <br /> used in hunting, but this exception applies only while the dogs are under the control of <br /> Adopted 1/21/2016 Unified Animal Control Ordinance Page 12 <br /> Effective 3/1/2016 <br />