§ 10.32.090. Injury by vehicles—Motorist responsibility.

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(A) Every operator of any vehicle upon the streets and roadways of the county are requested to call 311 or animal control as soon as practicable upon injuring, striking, maiming or running down any animal, giving such aid as he is reasonably able to render.

(B)

Alternatively, in the absence of the owner, a person may give aid by taking the animal to a veterinary clinic or hospital or the animal shelter, and thereafter notify the animal control officer. Notice of the removal of the animal to the owner, disposition of the animal and charges for the cost of care and shelter shall be made, as nearly as possible, in the manner prescribed in Section 10.32.020.

(C)

Emergency vehicles shall not be required to stop and render aid to an injured animal but shall notify the animal control officer or 311 of the incident and furnish him with such information as he may require.

(Ord. 1023 § 9 (part), 1987)

(Ord. No. 3877, § 10, 6-15-2010)

                    
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