(510 ILCS 5/17) (from Ch. 8, par. 367)
Sec. 17.
For the purpose of
making
inspections hereunder, the Administrator, or his or her authorized
representative,
or any law enforcement officer may enter upon private
premises, provided that the entry shall not be made into any building that is
a person's residence, to apprehend a
straying dog or other animal, a dangerous or vicious dog or other
animal, or an animal thought to be infected with rabies. If, after request
therefor, the owner of the dog or other animal shall refuse to
deliver the
dog or other animal to the officer, the owner shall be in violation of this
Act.
(Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)
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