Authority of Officers and Director

(a)Any peace officer may issue a citation of violation as provided in Title 8 GCA §§ 25.10 through 25.50.

(b)The Director may impound any pet or wild animal that is the subject of a violation of this Article, any pet or wild animal that requires protective custody and care because of mistreatment or neglect by its owner, or a pet or wild animal that the Superior Court orders him to impound.

(c)The Director may authorize the destruction of the animal, or may return a pet to its owner or may order the animal given up for adoption, or make any other disposition as the Director determines is required by this Article and by the best interests of the animal and the public. The Director may assess a per diem fee based on the facili ty’ s operating costs to anyone who receives the animal.