for Crimes Involving Animal Abuse. If there is probable cause to believe that any animal is being subjected to treatment in violation of 9 GCA §§ 70.10 through 70.20, a peace officer or volunteer, under exigent circumstances, may enter the premises to impound the animal. Notice of said impoundment shall be conspicuously posted on the premises. (a) A peace officer or volunteer is not liable for any damages for an entry under this Section unless the damages were caused by reckless behavior. (b) Any animal so impounded shall be held at the animal care facility designated pursuant to 10 GCA § 34118. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 35-121:4 (Dec. 11, 2020). 2021 NOTE: Due to the reorganization of Chapter 70, Title 9 GCA and the renumbering of Article 1 of Chapter 70, the reference to § 70.10.2 has been replaced with § 70.20. It is unclear whether the authority granted by this provision extends to the other criminal offenses added by P.L. 35-144 (Jan. 22, 2021), codified at Article 1 of Chapter 70, Title 9 GCA.
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ARTICLE 2 PERMITS FOR ANIMAL FACILITIES, HUMANE ANIMAL CARE.
SOURCE: Article 2 was repealed in its entirety and reenacted by P.L. 22-013:2 (May 7, 1993).