§ 14-45. Magistrate jurisdiction.

The magistrate court of the county shall have jurisdiction over all alleged violations of any portion of this article and shall have all powers granted to it which are necessary and incident to the hearing and disposition of the matters brought before the court, such powers to include the authority to issue citations and summons for witnesses. The following persons have standing to file complaints for violations herein:

(1)

Animal control officers.

(2)

Other law enforcement officers.

(3)

Public health officials.

(4)

Individuals with personal knowledge of the violation upon filing a sworn complaint with the magistrate court.

(Res. No. 06-176, Exh. A, 10-12-2006)