1. The owners of all dogs and cats are required to have the dogs or cats vaccinated against rabies with an approved vaccine administered by a licensed veterinarian. The veterinarian shall issue the owner of the animal a vaccination certificate, and such owner shall retain such certificate until the vaccination is renewed. At the time of vaccination, a metal tag shall be issued by the veterinarian showing the name of the veterinarian, the tag number and the year of issuance.
2. Every owner of a dog or cat is required to affix the tag issued by a licensed veterinarian for rabies vaccination to a collar to be worn by the dog or cat at all times while off the premises. It shall be unlawful for any person other than the owner to remove the collar from the dog or cat.
3. No person shall use a rabies tag or veterinarian certificate or receipt for any dog or cat other than for that dog or cat to which the rabies tag, veterinarian certificate or receipt was issued.
4. A City Animal Control Officer or any police officer may at any reasonable time require an owner to provide proof of rabies vaccination, on any animals provided reasonable cause has been established that would require an Animal Control Officer or police officer to make contact with the owner, such as response to a complaint, suspected animal abuse, running at large or bite incident. Any owner not possessing a current rabies tag, certificate or receipt for such dog or cat over six months of age may be cited by the Animal Control Officer or police officer.