(A) Any person who owns or keeps a dog or cat three months of age or older shall affix and maintain a durable metal or plastic identification tag on the collar of the animal which has permanently stamped or printed thereon the owner's address and phone number(s). The tag shall be maintained in such a condition as to make the stamped or printed information clearly legible. Microchip technology or tattooing as otherwise provided by law may be used in lieu of a collar tag, provided that owner identification and contact information remains current.
(B) The provisions of division (A) are not applicable when:
(1) The animal is participating in any organized exhibition, field trial, competition or is in training for these events, or is undergoing grooming;
(2) The dog or cat is confined in a boarding kennel, grooming facility or veterinary hospital, in which case the identification tag information shall be recorded and readily available; or
(3) When a licensed veterinarian orders in writing that the identification tag and/or collar be removed for reasons of the animal's health, in which case the animal shall be confined within an enclosed building, fenced area or kennel at all times until the veterinarian permits the collar and tag again to be placed on the animal.
(Ord. 2012-09, passed 9-20-2012)