In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, it is hereby determined that public necessity demands, and there is hereby established, the office of Animal Control Officer for the County of Humboldt. Deputy Animal Control Officers are public officers and not peace officers. (Ord. 886, § 23, 10/24/1972; Ord. 1135, § 1, 5/3/1977; Ord. 2317, § 1, 5/25/2004)