§ 14:301. Jurisdiction.

(a)

The director of the animal control and rescue center shall enforce provisions of this title and is authorized to issue or deny permits for the ownership, possession or custody of wild or exotic animals in accordance with requirements of this title.

(b)

The director of the animal control and rescue center shall make investigations or inspections to determine whether any permit holder under this title has violated or is violating any provisions of this title or any regulations issued thereunder. The director of the animal control and rescue center and his agents shall, at all reasonable times, have access to all facilities where wild or exotic animals are held pursuant to permits issued under this title. The director of the animal control and rescue center is specifically authorized and directed to make random and unannounced inspections of such facilities at any reasonable time.

(c)

The director of the animal control and rescue center is authorized to establish rules and regulations necessary and appropriate for the particular species of animal and for the administration and enforcement of this title in cooperation with a qualified and licensed veterinarian.

(d)

The director of the animal control and rescue center is authorized to release any wild or exotic animal or reptile to the wild. In addition, wild and exotic animals may be released to a zoological park or to any other person or agency deemed appropriate.

(Ord. No. 9634 § 1, 5-26-93; Ord. No. 15237, § 1, 1-11-12)