(A) No person shall allow the breeding of or make 5 or more dogs or cats pregnant within the corporate boundaries of the city.
(B) (1) A breeder who allows the breeding of 2 or more dogs or cats or makes 2 or more dogs or cats pregnant in a 12-month period shall be required to obtain a major breeder's permit. To qualify for a major breeder's permit, a breeder must comply with the following:
(a) Pay a $100 permit fee; and
(b) Provide proof of vaccination for rabies given by a licensed veterinarian; and
(c) Adhere to the general standard of care requirement for animals stated in § 90.11; and
(d) Comply with the city's zoning ordinances and any state and federal regulations.
(2) A major breeder's permit is only valid for the dogs and/or cats kept on the same premises and owned by the same person.
(C) (1) A breeder who allows the breeding of 1 dog or cat or makes 1 dog or cat pregnant shall be required to obtain a minor breeder's permit. To qualify for a minor breeder's permit, a breeder must comply with the following:
(a) Pay a $50 permit fee; and
(b) Adhere to the general standard of care requirements for animals stated in § 90.11; and
(c) Comply with all the city's zoning ordinances and any state and federal regulations.
(2) A minor breeder's permit is only valid for the dog and/or cat kept on the same premises and owned by the same person for 12 months starting from the time the litter is born.
(D) Any person breeding 2 cats or dogs kept on the same premises and owned by the same person for 12 months starting from the time the litter is born, without a major breeder permit, will be fined $500 and any person breeding 1 cat or dog without a minor breeder permit will be fined $250.
(E) Any breeder's permit provided for herein may be revoked after notice to the breeder, upon a finding that the breeder has failed to comply with any requirements of this chapter. The breeder may appeal to the Board within 10 business days of the effective date of the revocation.
(F) This section shall not apply to commercial dog breeders regulated pursuant to I.C. 15-21 and those chapters that follows therein.
(Ord. 5212, passed 4-19-2010) Penalty, see § 90.99