§ 17.05.070. Enforcement generally.  


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  • A.

    Anchorage police officers and animal control and other authorized peace officers shall have the authority to enforce and issue civil or criminal citations or complaints for violations of this title and Penal Code Chapter 8.55, Animal cruelty.

    B.

    In addition to all other enforcement provisions of this title, the chief animal control officer shall have the authority to commence civil actions to enjoin violations of this title or to obtain other equitable or legal relief for violations of this title.

    C.

    Service in civil actions under this title shall be by personal delivery whenever reasonably possible or by posting at the owners address, if known. If the owner's address is unknown, notice shall be made by posting at the premises from which an animal is seized. Service may also be made by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by other method prescribed by the Alaska Court Rules of Civil Procedure.

    D.

    A violation of a provision of this title or of Penal Code Chapter 8.55 is hereby declared to create a public nuisance.

    E.

    Each day a violation of any provision of this title or Chapter 8.55 of the Penal Code continues shall constitute a separate offense.

    F.

    Unless otherwise provided, a person who violates a provision of title 17 is strictly liable for the offense, regardless of that person's intent or mental state.

(AO No. 2001-158(S-4), § 1, 1-1-03; AO No. 2016-55, § 1, 6-7-16 )