§ 6-3. Powers and duties of enforcement agent.

(a)

The enforcement agent shall:

(1)

Enforce the provisions of this article and any regulations promulgated hereunder.

(2)

Issue citations for the violation of the provisions of this article, and any regulations promulgated hereunder. The procedure for the issuance of notices to appear shall be as provided for peace officers in Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3903, except that the enforcement agent shall not make an arrest before issuing the notice.

(3)

Be responsible for declaring a rabies quarantine area within his area of jurisdiction. When a quarantine area has been declared the enforcement agent shall meet with the state veterinarian and representatives from the department of health services and the game and fish department to implement an emergency program for the control of rabies within area. Any regulations restricting or involving movements of livestock within area shall be subject to approval by the state veterinarian.

(b)

The issuance of citations pursuant to this section shall be subject to the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3899.

(c)

The enforcement agent may designate deputies.

(Code 1963, § 5-2; Ord. No. 1045, § 2, 10-10-78; Ord. No. 1051, § 1, 10-24-78; Ord. No. 1453, § 3, 10-14-86; Ord. No. 1541, § 3, 5-24-88)

State law reference

Powers and duties of county enforcement agent, A.R.S. § 24-366.