(a) It is unlawful for any person to be an owner of a cat over four months of age, unless the person maintains identification for the cat.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) A cat owner who has resided in the city for less than 30 consecutive days;
(2) A cat owner who does not reside in the city and is staying in the city for less than 30 days;
(3) A cat owner who submits proof to the animal control contractor that an active registered microchip has already been implanted in the cat;
(4) A cat in quarantine; or
(5) A cat that is brought into the city for the exclusive purpose of entering the cat into a cat show or cat exhibition and is not allowed to be at large.
(1990 Code, Ch. 7, Art. 6, § 7-6.2) (Added by Ords. 95-21, 20-1)