Greenville County Council approved an ordinance that is designed to protect animals from being trapped in vehicles.
The third and final reading was passed at Tuesday night's meeting. The ordinance will give law enforcement officers the right to enter a person's vehicle after making a reasonable effort to locate the person, if an animal is trapped inside a hot or cold vehicle.
"This is a way to save a dogs life and be humane to dogs," said County Councilman Joe Baldwin. "It is also a way to protect law enforcement officials who are trying to do that."
In its findings, Greenville County Council said that ownership of animals brings responsibilities to the animals and county residents in regards to the care and control of the animal. Greenville County Council found that revisions were needed in the Greenville County Code to improve the welfare and protection of animals within the county.
An animal tethering ordinance is still being debated in committee.
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