§ 3.01.004. Defense

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It is a defense to prosecution under any section of this chapter that the person is a veterinarian, a peace officer, a person employed by a recognized animal shelter, or a person employed by the state or a political subdivision of the state to deal with stray animals and who has ownership, custody or control of the animal in connection with that position.

(1996 Code, sec. 3.2103; Ordinance adopted 11-16-99; Ordinance adopted 3-17-09, § 2; Ordinance adopted 10-6-15)

                    
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