(A) License required.
(1) No person shall keep any dog over four months of age within the city without securing an annual license therefor from the Clerk, who shall keep a record of all licenses issued and shall issue a metal tag for each license. Applications for license shall be made on forms prescribed by the City Clerk, which form shall set forth:
(a) The name and address of owner;
(b) The name and address of the person making application, if other than the owner; and
(c) The breed, sex, and age of the dog for which a license is sought.
(2) No license shall be issued to any person other than the owner, except upon the written request of the owner.
(B) License fees; expiration. The annual license fee shall be $5, plus cost of tag and license for each male and female dog. Every license shall expire one year from date of issue.
(C) Rabies vaccination.
(1) Every application for a license shall be accompanied by a certificate from a qualified veterinarian showing that the dog to be licensed has been given a vaccination against rabies within the time hereinafter specified.
(2) No license shall be issued for a spayed female dog unless the shall be filed with the application for a license a written statement of a licensed veterinarian to the effect that such a dog has been spayed or otherwise rendered sterile.
(D) Affixing tag.
(1) The owner shall permanently affix the tag to the collar of the dog so licensed in such a manner that the tag may be easily seen.
(2) The owner shall see that the tag is constantly worn by the dog.