State law applicable.
Dangerous dogs and vicious dogs within the City shall be investigated, classified,
registered, controlled and possessed in strict accordance with the state Responsible
Dog Ownership Law, O.C.G.A. § 4-8-20 et seq., commonly referred to as the state dangerous
dog control law. A copy of such statutory provisions is available in the office of
the City Clerk in addition to its general availability from multiple web sources.
(b)
Authority of county animal control board and dog control officers.
The county animal control board is authorized to carry out within the City the duties
and responsibilities of animal control boards under O.C.G.A. § 4-8-20 et seq. In addition,
the county Animal Control Officers authorized to enforce this chapter are also authorized
to act as dog control officers under O.C.G.A. § 4-8-22. Dog control officers shall
have authority to investigate complaints arising under this division and to identify
dangerous, vicious dogs and aggressive dogs within the City. Such authority to investigate
shall include the authority to enter onto public and private property within the City,
in the manner permitted by law, for purposes of investigation and periodic inspection.
(Ord. of 4-2-2012(13), § 1(30-101(6)(B)))
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