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(A) No person or entity shall operate or maintain for profit an animal performance or exhibition without first having obtained a permit from the Animal Control Agency.
(B) The application for such permits shall describe the proposed location, the purposes for which it is maintained, and the dates and hours of such performances or exhibitions. The application must be accompanied by the written approval of the Department of Code Enforcement showing compliance with the local and state regulations governing location of and sanitation at the establishment, the written approval of the Building Department official showing compliance with the local regulations concerning building, zoning, and public health and safety regulation, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws regulating the humane care and treatment of such animals.
(C) The applicant shall provide proof of insurance executed by a company legally authorized to do business in the state in limits of liability not less than the amount set forth in applicable state law, as such statute may be amended from time to time.
(D) Such permit shall not be transferable.
(E) Any permit issued under the provisions of this section may be revoked by the Department of Code Enforcement or the Building Commissioner, after reasonable notice or hearing for violation of any local, county, or state law regulating such performance or exhibition.
(1996 Code, § 71.24) (Ord. 2002-4, passed 5-1-2002) Penalty, see § 90.999
No permits shall be required of the Animal Control Agency or a state-licensed veterinary hospital/clinic, birds held under state or federal falconry permits, or guide dogs specifically trained to assist their handicapped owner. However, all other animal care provisions of this chapter shall apply to such exempt persons or entities.
(1996 Code, § 71.25) (Ord. 2002-4, passed 5-1-2002) Penalty, see § 90.999
(A) Application for registrations or permits shall be made to the Animal Control Agency on such forms providing such information as is required for the particular permit and shall include name, address, and phone number of applicant, type of permit applied for, number and description of animal(s), proof of valid rabies vaccination when required by law, information regarding sterilization, and appropriate fee. Appropriate state and federal permit numbers must be provided in cases which involve wildlife or federally protected animals, or any animal which requires any state or federal permit.
(1) All applicants must be in compliance with all other applicable state, local and federal laws, germane to this chapter, and the applicant shall not have been convicted of any cruelty to animal offenses as set forth in the Indiana Code.
(2) Applicants for permits must agree in writing to on-site inspections by the Animal Control Agency prior to the issuance of any permit or at any time during the valid term of such permit, upon reasonable advance notice.
(B) The Animal Control Agency shall have authority and discretion for the issuance or denial of all of the registrations and permits provided for herein subject to the following criteria.
(1) No person shall be issued a registration or permit if they have been convicted of cruelty to animals.
(2) Applicants must have proper facilities in place for such species before registrations or permits shall be approved.
(3) Applicant shall exhibit sufficient knowledge and proof of previous experience in handling and keeping of such species of animal.
(4) Applicant shall have no previous record of providing inadequate or improper care for animals.
(C) Registrations and permits are to be issued for a term of one year, effective January 1 through December 31 of each year, and may be purchased during the first three months of each calendar year or within 30 days of acquiring the animal, whichever comes later, except the animal performance/exhibition permit, which shall be valid for 14 days.
(D) Upon approval of application for pet-registrations or permits, the Animal Control Agency shall issue a pet registration or permit in written form which includes number of registration or permit, type of registration or permit, and all pertinent information. In addition, for each pet registration, the Animal Control Agency shall issue a durable tag stamped with registration number and year of issuance for each said registration.
(E) The Animal Control Agency shall maintain records of the identifying registration, permit, license or tag for any animal other than the animal for which it was issued.
(F) All fees shall be paid at the time of application and prior to the issuance of the permit or registration.
(G) No person may use any registration, permit, license, or tag for any animal other than the animal for which it was issued.
(H) It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, to cause to be manufactured, or to have in his or her possession or control a stolen, counterfeit, or forged animal registration, permit, license, or tag, rabies or neutering certificate, or other form of licensing or documentation required by this chapter.
(1996 Code, § 71.26) (Ord. 2002-4, passed 5-1-2002) Penalty, see § 90.999
(A) In addition to all other fees required by law to be paid, the following fees shall be paid:
Animal performance or exhibit permit | $100 |
Controlled animal permit, per animal | $100 |
Dangerous animal/attack dog permit | $50 |
Pet registration Each altered dog or cat Each unaltered dog or cat Except upon a statement from a licensed veterinarian that neutering shall constitute a threat to the health of said animal, the fee shall be Replacement tag Senior citizens (age 62 or older) Upon presentation of written verification from a licensed veterinarian that said animal(s) have been spayed or neutered, the fee shall be (no part of which will be paid to the town) | $2 $10 $5 $2 $1 $2 |
Pet shop/breeder permit | $50 |
(B) The Animal Control Agency shall collect all such registration and permit fees for the town and shall account to and pay over to the Clerk-Treasurer such amounts of such fees as required by the animal control contract between the town and the Animal Control Agency then in effect.
(1996 Code, § 71.27) (Ord. 2002-4, passed 5-1-2002) Penalty, see § 90.999
(A) Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of or perform any duty imposed by this chapter, or when there is reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any violation of the provisions of this chapter or state law, a health officer, police officer, or humane officer is authorized at all reasonable times to inspect the same for compliance with the provisions of this chapter or any state law, provided that:
(1) If the property is occupied, the officer shall first present proper credentials to the occupant and request entry, explaining the reasons therefor; and
(2) If the property is unoccupied, the officer shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having control of the property and request entry, explaining the reasons therefor.
(B) In the event the officer has reasonable cause to believe that the keeping or maintaining of an animal(s) is so hazardous, unsafe, dangerous, or constitutes a public nuisance as to require immediate inspection to safeguard the animal or the public health or safety, the officer shall first present proper credentials and request entry, explaining the reasons therefor. If entry is refused or cannot be obtained, the officer shall have recourse to secure lawful entry and inspection of the property.
(1996 Code, § 71.29) (Ord. 2002-4, passed 5-1-2002) Penalty, see § 90.999
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