A. It is unlawful for any person to taunt, harass, interfere with, hinder or molest an animal care and regulation officer or officer or agent of the city in the performance of any of the officer’s duties under this title.

B. It is unlawful for any person to remove or release any animal from the animal shelter, animal care and regulation vehicles, city live animal traps, or from any other official custody of any animal care and regulation officer or agent of the city without first obtaining permission to do so from the animal care and regulation office.

C. It is unlawful for any person to hinder or interfere with any animal care and regulation investigation, reporting or prosecution.

D. An individual may lawfully detain any animal found in violation of the city code, provided they immediately notify the animal care and regulation office and surrender the animal as directed by the animal care and regulation office.

E. Violation of this section is an infraction. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 5, 2009; prior code § 12.35.030)