[Ord. No. 2478, 3-19-2019]
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to taunt, torment, tease, beat, stroke, interfere with, endanger, injure or kill or administer or subject any desensitizing drugs, chemicals or substance to any dog used by a Police Officer in the performance of his/her duties or when the dog is in any enclosure while off duty; provided, however, that this restriction does not apply to a Police Officer or veterinarian that may perform euthanasia in emergency situations when delay would cause the dog undue suffering and pain.
(b) 
Any person violating these provisions shall be subject to the general penalties provided for violation of City ordinances.
[Ord. No. 2478, 3-19-2019]
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this Chapter. Any such violation shall be punishable by citation in the Municipal Court and subject to the General Penalty provision of the City contained in Chapter 1, Section 7, subject to all applicable State Statutes regulating municipal courts. Each day a person fails to comply with this Chapter shall constitute a separate offense.