Under the authority of chapter 16.10 RCW and the general police power of the county’s legislative body, this chapter is intended to further protect the public health, safety and welfare in regard to the control of dogs. (Amended by Ord. 82-114 § 1, Dec. 16, 1982; Amended by § 22 of Res. adopted July 10, 1978; Amended by Ord. 96-052 § 4, July 10, 1996, Eff date July 25, 1996).