Legal Documents of Maryville

For the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this title and to enforce its provisions, the animal control officer or any police officer is empowered to enter upon any premises upon which a dog or cat is kept or harbored, and to demand the exhibition by the owner of such dog or cat or the exhibition of the license for such dog or cat. It is further provided that the animal control officer may enter the premises where any animal is kept in a reportedly cruel or inhumane manner and demand to examine such animal and to take possession of such animal when, in his opinion, it is required to ensure humane treatment to such animal. (1999 Code, § 10-406)