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misdemeanor within the meaning of Florida Statutes section 775.08, as may be amended from time to time, and punishable as provided by law. Section 302.12. INTERFERENCE WITH ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY UNLAWFUL. (A). It shall be unlawful aid a violation of this chapter and subject to all penalties herein, for any person or persons: (1). to interfere with, hinder, resist, obstruct or molest any officer or representative of the animal control authority in the performance of official duties; (2). to interfere with any animal trap set by any officers or representative of the animal control authority, or to molest or release any animal caught therein; (3) it shall be unlawful fe without the authority of a court of competent jurisdiction, or without first having complied with the redemption requirements of this chapter, to seek to release or remove any animal from the custody of the animal control authority, or a designated impoundment facility or to otherwise tear down, burn, deface, destroy or otherwise injure any property, vehicle, or equipment of any designated impoundment facility, the county, or the animal control authority. Section 302.13. RIGHT OF ENTRY UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR ENFORCEMENT. (A). For the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this chapter, including investigation of possible violations and enforcement of any provision, all_ officers, _and representatives _ of the animal control authority, in the performance of official duties, and—an .. epresentative are hereby empowered: (1). to enter upon private property, not including a dwelling house, enclosed structure, or fenced enclosure, for the purpose of demanding that an animal, or if applicable, the license tag of such animal, be exhibited to such officer or representative of the animal control authority; and (2) Further; sueh persen shall be.,LL,_....ered to enter private property, including a fenced enclosure but not a dwelling house or enclosed structure, to capture and impound_ any animal known or, suspected of biting or scratching any person; --er any animal infected or showing suspicious symptoms of rabies; animals in need of immediate medical attention including cruelly treated animals; viereias—aniffials dangerous dogs not properly muzzled and restrained; certain dangerous dogs under the circumstances set forth in sect.iorzs 302.09 (D) (:1.) through and including (3) of this chapter;b the. and animals at large if such animal is on the property of a person other than the owner.