§ 4-402. Purpose and election to implement remedies of state law.

It is the intent of this article to provide appropriate procedures and means for dealing with animals, including, but not limited to, dogs which are dangerous or which, by their actions, represent a danger to the public health and safety in the future. In interpreting the provisions of this article, the animal control officer shall take into consideration the right of an individual to possess and utilize an animal for security or guard purposes and shall also take into consideration the right of the public to be free from fear of attack and injury by a dog or other animal. Further, it is the intent and purpose of this article to promote public safety with respect to dangerous wild animals while providing means for the safe exhibition of certain animals for public entertainment and education. It is the specific intent of this provision to elect adoption of all remedies regarding dangerous dogs provided under V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 822.041 et seq., dangerous dogs, as it exists at the time of adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived or as it may hereafter be amended.

(Ord. No. 021209-01, § 4.101, 2-12-2009)