It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, harbor, or maintain a dog over the age of four (4) months, without registering and obtaining a license for such dogs from animal control. All dogs in the City shall require licensing within thirty (30) days after they enter the City or within thirty (30) days after having reached the age of four (4) months. Dog licenses shall be issued to a person eighteen (18) years or older and based upon:
A. Applicant filing a complete application.
B. Applicant paying the applicable fee.
C. Applicant providing legitimate documentation whether a dog is spayed or neutered.
D. Applicant providing proof that the dog has received current rabies vaccination. The owner of any dog under the age of four (4) months shall present to the animal control officer within fifteen (15) days after the dog reaches the age of four (4) months a certificate from a veterinarian stating that the dog has been vaccinated for the prevention of rabies, otherwise the registration for such dog is void.
E. An owner who fails to properly register his or her dog shall be guilty of an infraction. Any citation issued to an owner for failure to properly register his or her dog will be dismissed upon the owner providing proof of registration within fourteen (14) days of receiving the citation. (Ord. 19-06, 2019)