16-23. Notice in case of injury.

It shall be unlawful for any person who causes injury to a domestic animal by any means, specifically including, but not limited to, hitting a domestic animal with any vehicle, to fail to notify within 24 hours of such injury at least 1 of the following:

1. The owner of the animal.
2. An Animal Enforcement Officer.
3. An appropriate law enforcement official.
4. The Animal Service Center