8.11.071 Duty when striking domestic animal with motor vehicle.

Any person who while operating a motor vehicle strikes a domestic animal shall immediately stop, render reasonable assistance to the animal, and report any injuries to the animal to its owner. If the owner cannot be found, the incident must be reported to the county animal control agent. This section shall not be construed as requiring the person striking the animal to be financially liable for any injury to or death of the animal. (Sec. 5 of Ord. 1986-10-49)