Every licensee shall treat all animals in his possession or custody humanely and in accordance with the rules and regulations which may be promulgated from time to time by the Health Department or the Department of Police, and any licensee who fails or refuses to humanely treat the animals in his care, possession, or custody, shall be deemed guilty of violating this chapter, and in addition to the penalties prescribed herein may have his license suspended or revoked by the council.
(‘83 Code, § 118.09) Penalty, see § 10.99