Agenda - 11-15-2016 - 6-e - Unified Animal Control Ordinance Amendments

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13 Animal Control Ordinance soon as practicable the occurrence of any such animal bite and the condition of any quarantined animal. (4) Be responsible for the investigation of reports or observations of incidents of harassment of or injuries to domesticated livestock caused by animals. (5) Be responsible for the seizure and arranging for the impoundment, where deemed necessary, of any dog or other animal in Orange County involved in a violation of this or any other County ordinance or state law. (6) Investigate cruelty or abuse with regard to animals. (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: i. Seizure, impoundment, and disposition of all animals coming into the custody of the animal control program. ii. Bite cases, violations and complaints, and investigation of same, including names and addresses of persons bitten, date, circumstances, and breed. iii. Any other matters deemed necessary by the Animal Control Services Director. (9) Be empowered to issue citations or notices of violation of this Ordinance in such form as the Animal Services Director may prescribe. (10)Have employees who are trained to standards to be established by the Animal Services Director, which training shall include, but not be limited to, training in animal first aid taught by a licensed veterinarian. (11)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 4-72 of this Ordinance. (12)The standards applicable to vehicles and care in transportation set out in Section 4-98 apply to Animal Control Officers collecting, transporting, or holding animals in this County. (Ord. of 6 6 /9/1,7, s) VIII I I ,s,S) Adopted 1/21/2016 Unified Animal Control Ordinance Page 12 Effective 3/1/2016