§ 55-8. Enforcement.

A. 

The Dog Control Officer, Police Officer, or a Peace Officer having reasonable cause to believe that a person has violated this article in a manner not requiring seizure of a dog as provided herein shall issue and serve upon such person an appearance ticket for such violation.

B. 

Any person who observes a violation of this article may file a complaint with the Dog Control Officer, specifying the nature of the violation, the date thereof, a description of the dog and the name and address of the owner, if known.

C. 

The Mayor of the City of Lockport is empowered to designate public servants, including Dog Control Officers, who shall be specifically authorized pursuant to this article to issue and serve appearance tickets to persons within the City of Lockport for petty offenses and violations of the City's rules, regulations and ordinances concerning dogs and animals. Said authority is limited to occasions where the public servant has reasonable cause to believe that a person has committed a petty offense in his presence.