(A) Sale prohibited. No dog or cat shall be offered for sale, gift or other transfer of ownership, and no dog or cat shall be sold, given away or otherwise transferred, on or from any public street, roadway, right-of-way, flea market or swap meet. A "swap meet" is defined for the purpose of this section as a place of commercial activity popularly known as a swap meet or flea market, which is open to the general public and composed of enclosed, semi-enclosed or outdoor stalls, stands, or spaces rented or leased to persons on a temporary basis for the purpose of display and sale, barter or exchange of new or used merchandise.
(B) Exceptions. This section shall not prohibit the sale, gift or other transfer of ownership of animals at events duly authorized in writing by the county or that are regulated by other federal or state agencies or departments. Nor shall this section prohibit the sale, gift or other transfer of ownership of animals by tax-exempt, non-profit organizations founded for the purpose of providing humane, sanctuary or shelter for abandoned or unwanted animals.
(C) Penalty. A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) per person and no more than seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) per person. For the purposes of section, person is defined as the owner, operator or manager of any swap meet as well as the owner, breeder or peddler of the dogs or cats. Each dog or cat that is offered for sale, gift or other transfer of ownership shall constitute a separate violation of this section and shall be impounded by the county animal control. (Ord. O-6-22-3, 6-20-2022)