(A) The owner or keeper of a dog that has permanent canine teeth or that is more than six months of age shall obtain a license for the dog for a one-year period commencing at the time the dog:
(1) Acquires permanent canine teeth;
(2) Reaches six months of age; or
(3) Is present in the County for more than 30 days, whether consecutive or not.
(B) When required, a license shall be purchased from the County dog control office or a sales outlet authorized under § 91.108.
(C) The first day of the month in which a dog is first licensed in the County shall be the dog’s licensing anniversary date. The owner or keeper of the dog shall relicense the dog each year thereafter, on or within 30 days of its anniversary date.
(D) The dog control office shall keep a numbered record of all licenses issued, including information on the sex and breed of dog, and name and address of owner or keeper.
(E) A license under this section is not required for a dog kept in this County if the owner or the dog resides outside of the County and if the dog is validly licensed in the jurisdiction where the owner resides.
(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001) Penalty, see § 91.999