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n _ _ If a dog is seized and impounded pursuant to this section, the complaint and summons shall notify the owner that if the owner does not appear at the time and place stated in the complaint and summons, the dog shall be subject to relinquishment pursuant to subsection (b). Any person who refuses to surrender a dog that is subject to relinquishment pursuant to this section shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and fined not less than $50 nor more than $1,000, imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both. (b) In the event that the owner of a dog seized and impounded pursuant to this section fails to appear in court as required, ownership of the dog shall be deemed relinquished and the court may order disposition of the dog as it deems appropriate. (c) Notwithstanding any relinquishment of ownership of the dog pursuant to subsection (b) or voluntary relinquishment of ownership of the dog, the owner shall still be responsible for all expenses of boarding the dog and any fees and penalties which may be imposed by the court. Section 4-29. Inspection. Upon presentation of proper credentials, any enforcement officer may enter at reasonable times any building, structure or premises in the County of Hawaii for the purpose of determining and enforcing compliance with the provisions of this article or of any court order issued under this article; provided that such entry shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the person in possession; and provided further, that an order of a court authorizing such entry shall be obtained in the event such entry is denied or resisted. Section 4-30. Exemption. The provisions of this article shall not apply to dogs owned by any law enforcement agency and used in the performance of law enforcement work. Section 4-31. Civil action not precluded. Nothing contained in this article shall preclude any person injured by a dog from bringing a civil action against the owner of such dog pursuant to the applicable provisions of state law. Article 6. Cat Identification Program. Section 4-32. Definitions. As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: "Animal control contractor" means the duly incorporated humane society or organization formed for the prevention of cruelty to animals which is contracted by the County to perform animal control services. "At large" means: (1) On the premises of a person other than an owner of the cat, without the consent of an occupant or owner of such premises; or 11