§ 4-31. Interference with performance of duties.

It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, prevent or hinder anyone in the performance of any duty required by this article including, but not limited to, removing or attempting to remove an animal from an animal control officer's vehicle, tampering with or removing an animal from an animal control division animal trap, tampering with or destroying signs and/or other county property, interfering with the lawful execution of the duties of an animal control officer or interfering with the lawful impoundment of an animal. All alleged violators of any section of this article shall be required to provide positive photo identification and accurate current residence; failure to do so shall be considered a violation of this section that is subject to a fine as designated in the fines and fees schedule adopted by resolution of the board of county commissioners. If the fine and fees scheduled does not provide for a penalty for the violation of this section, then the penalty shall be a one hundred dollar ($100.00) fine, plus court costs. If the fine and fees schedule provides a penalty which is in conflict with this section, then the resolution adopting a fine and fee schedule shall control.

(Ord. No. 2017-07, § 28, 5-2-17)