5-2-1: DOG LICENSING:
   A.   It is unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor, or have custody of any dog over the age of six (6) months within the town of Ennis without obtaining a license as herein provided; only exemption being a nonresident keeping a dog within the town limits for a period not in excess of thirty (30) days. Montana Code Annotated 7-23-101.
   B.   Any dog found off the owner's premises without a license shall be deemed unlicensed even though a license has been issued for that dog.
   C.   A written application for a license which shall include the name, street address and post office box of the applicant, description of the dog, current rabies certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian, dog's regular veterinarian contact information, and if applicable sterilization certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian or sterilization clinic, shall be submitted to town clerk.
   D.   Payment must accompany the license application.
   E.   Upon approval of the licensing application and fee, the clerk shall issue a tag stamped with an identification number and the issuing year. Tags must be made to fasten to a collar or harness.
   F.   All dogs must wear identification tags on collars or harnesses at all times when off the premises of owner.
   G.   The clerk shall maintain a record of the identifying numbers of all tags issued and shall make this record available to the public at all times.
   H.   The licensing period shall begin January 1 and end December 31 each year.
   I.   Any person failing to obtain a license by January 31 or within thirty (30) days of the date that the dog is acquired or reaches six (6) months of age shall be deemed delinquent. A delinquency fee of five dollars ($5.00) per month shall be assessed in addition to the application license fee.
   J.   A duplicate license may be obtained upon payment of a two dollar ($2.00) replacement fee.
   K.   No person may use any license for any animal other than the dog for which it was issued.
   L.   Upon change of ownership of a licensed dog, the new owner must apply for a new license.
   M.   License fees shall be established from time to time by resolution of the town commission. (Ord. 135, 11-5-2010)