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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Code of Law.

3.03.070 Enforcement and Authority

(a) The Animal Control Officer is hereby delegated and shall have the power to seize animals, and/or to use physical force when necessary to protect self, others, and other animals.

(b) The Animal Control Officer shall have the power to enter property (public or private) when in the course of executing the duties and obligations under this chapter, when he has reasonable cause to believe a violation of this chapter is occurring and has reason to believe that a potential harm has occurred, or is about to occur.

(c) At any and all times, the Animal Control Officer shall have the right to inspect the animal(s) and where it is housed within the jurisdiction of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and upon reasonable notice. Any party who intentionally interferes with or obstructs the inspection violates this chapter.

(d) The Animal Control Officer shall have the authority to issue a summons with a notice of violation to appear before the Tribal Court for the enforcement of this chapter.

(e) The Animal Control Office shall have the authority to solicit and apply for any grants or assistance in the performance of his duties under the ordinance including but not limited to spaying, neutering and public information ads.

(f) The Animal Control Officer shall have the authority to adopt regulations and policies as necessary to implement this chapter.