(a) Expiration and renewal. A dog fancier, cat fancier, commercial kennel, pet shop or pet care business license shall be valid from the date received until the following June 30 and shall be renewed within 90 days after June 30 upon payment of the annual license fee. Failure to make timely application for the initial license or for renewal shall result in a late fee of $25. The Agency may refuse to issue or renew any license required by this title if the applicant or licensee has failed to comply with the provisions of this title or any of the provisions listed in §§ 18-10-135 or 18-10-137 of this Code.
(b) Revocation. The Agency, Health Officer, or the authorized and trained representative of the Health Officer may revoke or suspend a license issued under this title on finding that the licensee has failed to comply with this article, Article 18, or any other applicable local, State, or federal law governing the protection and keeping of animals. When a license is revoked or suspended pursuant to this section, the licensee shall immediately cease all operations and activities authorized by the license.
(1985 Code, Art. 12, § 7-107) (Bill No. 46-92; Bill No. 83-94; Bill No. 41-01; Bill No. 12-13; Bill No. 79-13; Bill No. 44-14; Bill No. 70-18)
Editor's note – Bill No. 70-18 renumbered various sections and added a new § 12-4-711 to require a license for the keeping of miniature pigs. Pursuant to Sections 3 and 4 of Bill No. 70-18, this was in effect from November 10, 2018 until January 1, 2019.