Quote Originally Posted by Saluqi View Post
Thanks, I thought that might be it. I found this document months ago when I was doing some research, it was written by an attorney in CA, and it pertains to people who have/breed dogs, but there is some good information here.

http://www.lgd.org/when_animal_contr...s_knocking.pdf

Below is a passage which might useful information pertaining to searches.

"5. In some locations dog owners may have obtained special "breeder or rescue
permits" that stipulate that Animal Control has your permission to enter at any
time. If you have signed such a permit they still cannot enter against your
wishes, since you can revoke the permission at any time. However, if you
refuse permission it may allow them to cancel your permit, so you have to
weigh the consequences."
This is mind boggling to me. These are not elected officials or the courts making these decisions. These are career bureaucrats implementing and administering policy. In some cases these policies are more restrictive than rules and regulations and perhaps the actual legislation. In many cases, there isn't even any opportunity to appeal.

Bureaucrats do not like to be challenged when it comes to their administrative authority and the implementation of their arbitrary policies. It is extremely important to note that policy does not come under public scrutiny and review. They just show up one day. And if gone unchallenged, policies may even evolve into formal, promulgated regulations.