No unclaimed dog or cat shall be released for adoption without being sterilized, or without a written agreement from the adopter, guaranteeing that such animal will be sterilized, unless exempted by the Animal Care and Control Authority. Failure to comply with the terms of the agreement guaranteeing the sterilization of the adopted animal shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable as hereinafter set forth.
(2004 Code, § 81-13) (Ord. 26, passed 1-21-1980; Ord. 26B, passed 10-30-1984; Ord. 06-15, passed 11-28-2006) Penalty, see § 90.99