(A) Multiple-pet owners must obtain an annual license from the county upon payment of a fee of $50. Such license shall be obtained no later than 30 days after assuming ownership of a sixth animal and must be renewed annually by January 1. The annual renewal fee shall be $25 if the owner receives an inspection of excellent. Payment by a multiple-pet owner shall not exempt such licensee from payment of county registration fees for each dog or cat owned by him or her.
(B) Multiple-pet ownership without obtaining such license shall be in violation of law for which, upon conviction thereof, such owner shall be penalized not less than $50 and not more than $500.
(C) If someone has five or more “breedable females” (dogs or cats) and are selling the offspring and/or the adults, the owner of the animals would need to be licensed with Illinois Department of Agriculture. If the owner has a license with the Department, they would not need a multiple-pet license with the county. The owners will still have to comply with county ordinances in regards to rabies vaccination and registration of the animals. Anyone found in violation of this section would be charged with operating a kennel without a license.
(Ord. 0-2007.1, passed 3-13-2007; Ord. 2008.03, passed - -2008; Ord. O-2012.02, passed 3-13-2012; Ord. O-2014.01, passed 2-11-2014) Penalty, see § 90.99