(A) Required permit. Any person intending to conduct business as an animal service provider shall first obtain a city issued animal service provider permit.
(B) Providers. Grooming parlors, animal day care, boarding kennels, pet stores, veterinary clinics and hospitals, humane societies, animal shelters, pounds, and other businesses serving pets, animals, or their owners are considered animal service providers.
(C) Business license. The applicant shall have a tax identification number and a city business license.
(D) Annual renewal. This permit shall be renewed annually, and shall be non-refundable and non-transferable.
(E) Accurate records. The animal service provider establishment shall maintain a thorough and accurate record of each animal service patron that passes through the establishment. Records shall be maintained and kept for three years and shall be made available to the Animal Control Officer on demand.
(Ord. 131, passed 1-4-2012; Am. Ord. 134, passed 7-25-2012; Am. Ord. 179, passed 6-5-2019)