A. License Procurement: The owner or harborer of any dog or dogs within the corporate limits of the city shall procure a license for such dog from the city treasurer.
B. Tags And Certificates Required: The number of the license issued shall correspond with the tag to be issued to such owner with such receipt and such tag shall be attached to a collar, which collar shall at all times be worn by the dog. (Ord. 19, 1971)
1. Spayed Or Neutered Certificate: The owner shall present to and file with the city at the time of securing a license required under this chapter, a certificate of a licensed veterinarian that the dog has been spayed or neutered.
2. Rabies Vaccination Certificate: A certificate of a licensed veterinarian shall set forth that any dog licensed under this section shall have had a rabies shot or booster shot within the last thirty six (36) months. (2004 Code)
C. Fees:
1. Annual Fees: The annual fee for such license shall be as follows, which fees may be amended in the future by resolution passed by the mayor and city council:
Male or spayed female dog $ 5.00
Unspayed female dog 15.00
(Ord. 19, 1971; amd. 2004 Code)
2. Time Of Payment: Said sum shall be paid to the city treasurer of the city during the month of January each year. This payment shall entitle the owner or harborer to a receipt from the city treasurer designating the owner's name and the number of the license issued.
3. Late Payment:
a. If such license tax is not paid during the month of January, such owner or harborer shall, in addition to the license fee, pay the additional sum of five dollars ($5.00).
b. Any person acquiring a dog subsequently to the month of January and before July 1 shall pay a full year's license fee, and any person acquiring a dog subsequently to July 1 shall pay a license fee of one-half (1/2) of the full year's license.
D. Exceptions: No license shall be required for dogs under three (3) months of age. (Ord. 19, 1971)