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City of American Canyon Municipal Code.

14.28.190 Authority to arrest and issue citations.

(A) The authorized enforcement official shall have the authority to arrest or to cite any person who violates any provision of this chapter in the manner provided by the California Penal Code for the arrest or release on citation of misdemeanors or for citation of infractions and notice to appear, as prescribed by Chapters 5, 5c and 5d of Title 3, Part 2 of the California Penal Code, including Section 853.6 or as the same may be hereinafter amended.

(B) It is the intent of the city council that the immunities provided in Penal Code Section 836.5 be applicable to public officers or employees acting within the course and scope of their employment pursuant to this chapter.