A. All licenses required under this chapter shall be issued by the city clerk-treasurer of the city of Cottonwood. In addition to payment of all required fees, all applicants for dog licenses shall provide the following information to the city clerk- treasurer as a condition precedent to issuance of a license:
1. The name, address and phone number of the owner; and
2. The name, address and phone number of the harborer if different from the owner; and
3. The name, age, breed and gender of the dog; and
4. An accurate photograph of the dog or a written description of the weight, size, color and distinguishing characteristics of the dog; and
5. Whether the dog has been neutered; and
6. Proof of current rabies vaccination; and
7. Whether the dog has been declared a dangerous or vicious dog by any governmental authority.
B. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly provide false information on any application or in applying for any license under this chapter.
C. Except as may be directed by resolution of the city council, the city clerk-treasurer shall refuse to issue or renew a license to any person who:
1. Fails to provide any information required to be submitted under subsection A of this section or fails to pay the required license fee; or
2. Knowingly provides false information in making application for any license under this chapter; or
3. Applies for licensing of a dog that has been declared a dangerous or vicious dog by any governmental authority if disclosed by the applicant or otherwise made known to city clerk- treasurer. Nothing herein shall require the city clerk-treasurer to undertake any independent inquiry of this issue with any person or governmental authority other than the applicant.
D. In the event the city clerk-treasurer shall deny the applicant a license or renewal, the applicant may apply to the city council for issuance of a license. The city council may issue such license by resolution of the council on such terms and conditions the city council shall deem in the best interest of the city. (Ord. 151 § 2, 1996)