5-7-16: OBSTRUCTING ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER:

   A.   No person shall obstruct, delay, hinder, hide, conceal, or interfere with any person authorized by the Board of Ada County Commissioners to discharge their duties under this Section. The following acts are considered obstructing or interfering with an Animal Control Officer's duties:

      1.   Removing an animal from the animal control shelter or from the custody of an Animal Control Officer without the authority of the Animal Control Agency.

      2.   Removing an animal from the animal control shelter without paying the designated fees.

      3.   Threatening or obstructing an Animal Control Officer acting in their official powers or duties.

      4.   Committing an act that interferes with or obstructs an Animal Control Officer acting in the discharge of their duties.

      5.   It is unlawful to make a false or misleading statement or representation about animal ownership or custody to an Animal Control Agency, shelter or officer.

   B.   An Animal Control Officer in the course of their duties has an obligation to identify who they are to those requesting that information and provide a current work address and, if necessary, sign an acknowledgement of receipt of infraction or misdemeanor.

   C.   Any person violating this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 945, 1-24-2023)