(A) Upon application to the Director of the County Animal Shelter, the Director may issue a kennel license.
(B) If an owner/operator of a kennel receives a kennel license, then this license shall be sufficient to cover all animals maintained by the kennel and the kennel shall not be required to obtain a license, registration, or permit for each individual animal.
(C) The Director shall issue kennel licenses only after an Animal Control Officer inspects the proposed kennel site and finds that the facility meets the terms and provisions of this subchapter.
(D) All dogs and cats over four months of age maintained or kept in a licensed kennel shall have a current rabies vaccination, pursuant to KRS 258.015, which shall govern the enforcement of this division (D).
(E) Licensed kennels shall provide veterinary care for all animals within the kennel’s control to maintain good health and the general welfare of the animals.
(F) (1) Kennel owners shall renew their license annually by applying to the Director of the Animal Shelter and paying a $25 kennel license fee.
(2) Any nonprofit organization shall be exempt from the fee for any and all kennels operating solely as a part of the business of the nonprofit organization.
(3) Any such nonprofit may file one application for all kennels operating solely as a part of its business and shall list the addresses and maximum number of animals kept at all such kennels on its application.
(Ord. KOC 1010.6 (2013), passed 10-24-2013)