(a) Any person owning, keeping or harboring any dog, cat or ferret over the age of three months, shall be required to have such animal currently immunized against rabies by a licensed veterinarian.
(b) All owners or keepers as described in subsection (a) hereof shall maintain a record of such immunization as provided by a veterinarian. Should any animal be impounded by the City, prior to release, the owner shall provide proof of immunization to the Animal Control Officer. If proof of immunization is not provided, the owner shall have seven days to provide immunization from a licensed veterinarian to the City Police Department from the date the animal is released to the owner.
(c) Whoever violates subsection (a) hereof is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for any subsequent offense. Whoever violates subsection (b) hereof is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. Punishment shall be provided in Section 698.02. (Ord. 2009-39. Passed 11-10-09.)