Any owner of a canine within the limits of the county shall apply to a participating veterinarian or his or her agent for the appropriate license. Proof of current rabies inoculation shall be evident by presentation of a tag or certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian or his or her agent. A county dog license shall be required for all canines over four months of age. Individual dog licenses shall be renewed each year not less than 335 days nor more than 380 days from the previous date of issue. License tags shall be firmly affixed to a harness or collar worn by the canine at all times. If a canine is found not to be wearing its county dog license, the owner may prove that the canine has been licensed by providing a certificate of purchase from the veterinarian or his or her agent. If the owner is unable to locate the license tag, a replacement tag shall be purchased from a participating veterinarian or his or her agent. The replacement tag shall be effective from the date of purchase through the expiration of the original license and shall be affixed to a harness or collar worn by the canine at all times. Canines kept temporarily (less than 30 days) within the county for the purpose of breeding, showing, or any other activity not prohibited by this chapter shall not require a county dog license, but owners shall be required to provide proof of current rabies vaccination by producing a rabies tag or certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian or his or her agent.
(Ord. 2015-11, passed 1-13-2016)