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Title 10 : Animal Control
Chapter 2 : Dogs And Cats

10-213 : Court proceedings against dog or cat owners.

If a dog or cat is impounded, the animal control officer, or any police officer, may institute proceedings in the city court on behalf of the city against the owner, charging the owner with a violation of this chapter. Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing any person from instituting a proceeding in the city court for violation of this chapter where there has been no impoundment. (1999 Code, § 10-214)