Animal control officers shall have the power to issue a complaint and notice to appear against the owner of animals that are subject to, but not in compliance with, applicable provisions of this title; provided, that no owner charged with violating the provisions of TMC 6.15.010 shall be convicted of violating TMC 6.15.010 if the owner produces in court, or at the office of Animal Control, a valid permit for the dog, cat or miniature pot-belly pig dated prior to the issuance of the complaint and notice to appear. (Ord. 20106 § 4, 12-19-17.)