§ 9.04.030. Abuse or interference with police department animals.

A.

Abuse or interference with police department animals consists of either:

1.

Wilfully or maliciously torturing, tormenting, beating, kicking, striking, mutilating, injuring, disabling or killing any animal used by any peace officer in the performance of his duties or of the functions or duties of the police department;

2.

Knowingly interfering with or meddling with any such animal, or the equipment used on or by such animal; or

3.

Knowingly engaging in conduct designed to agitate or distract such animal.

B.

Whoever commits abuse or interference with police department animals is guilty of a violation of this code.

(Ord. 1245-84 §1, 1984).