If the complaint is made, by affidavit, to any judge authorized to issue search warrants
in criminal cases, that the complainant has reason to believe that an animal has been
or is being cruelly treated in violation, in any building or place, such judge, if
satisfied that there is reasonable cause for such belief, shall issue a search warrant
to any law enforcement officer authorized by law to make arrests for such offenses,
authorizing any such officer to make a search of said building or place, and to arrest
any person found in violation of this chapter. Said warrant may also authorize said
officer to seize any animal believed to be cruelly treated and to take custody thereof.
This section shall not be construed as a limitation on the power of law enforcement
officers to seize animals as evidence at the time of the arrest.
