4-384-090 Grooming – Sanitation Standards.

   Every person licensed under this chapter that provides grooming for animals shall:

   (a)   have grooming areas that are physically separated from primary animal enclosures, animal food storage areas, and isolation areas;

   (b)   have animal holding or drying areas of adequate space appropriate to the size, weight and species of animal;

   (c)   sanitize all cages, benches, tables, tubs, brushes, combs, clipper blades and other grooming equipment after each animal has been groomed;

   (d)   ensure that all grooming areas, benches, tables, tubs, brushes, combs, clipper blades and other grooming equipment are maintained in good repair; and

   (e)   provide cages that comply with Section 4-384-100.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3)

4-384-100 Cages.

   (a)   All cages or enclosures provided by any licensee shall:

      (1)   be of adequate space appropriate to the age, size, weight and species of animal;

      (2)   be constructed of material that is impervious to urine and water, and able to withstand damage from gnawing and chewing;

      (3)   be constructed of material of sufficient strength and design to confine the animal; and

      (4)   be cleaned and sanitized as necessary, but not less than once per day.

   (b)   Animals housed on wire flooring shall be provided with a rest board, floor mat or similar device.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3)

4-384-130 Inspections.

   The executive director may conduct, or cause to be conducted by an animal control officer or authorized representative, an inspection of any licensee, or anyone required to hold such a licenses, as is necessary to insure compliance with the applicable provisions of this code and any applicable rule or regulation promulgated by the commission. In the case of veterinary hospitals, inspections shall be conducted by a veterinarian, except that no veterinarian shall be designated to inspect a hospital which he owns or at which he is employed.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3)

4-384-135 Enforcement.

   The executive director, or the executive director's designee, the commissioner of business affairs and consumer protection and the department of police are authorized to take action necessary for the effective enforcement of this chapter, including the issuance of citations.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5)

4-384-140 Rules and regulations.

   The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary for the effective implementation and enforcement of this chapter.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5)