(A) Licensing. The owner of every canine or feline, over the age of 12 weeks old, shall purchase a license annually for such canine or feline. The annual cost of the license shall be $10 for each altered canine or feline, $50 for each unaltered canine or feline. An annual license fee of $150 for any animal that has been deemed aggressive (vicious).
(1) It is required that as a prerequisite to the issuance of a license tag for any canine or feline, proof of rabies vaccination, and proof of spay/neuter, if age appropriate, must be given by owner to Marion Animal Care and Control.
(2) The issuance of such licenses shall be administered by Marion Animal Care and Control. Licensing fees shall be deposited into the Animal Control Fund established by § 38.28 of this Code of Ordinances.
(3) Persons violating this section shall be subject to a fine in the amount of no less than $150. Each day of noncompliance shall constitute a separate violation. In addition to the fine, an unlicensed animal is subject to impound by Marion Animal Care and Control Service until proper licensing is obtained. If proper licensing is not obtained within 72 hours, said animal shall become the property of Marion Animal Care and Control Service.
(B) Kennel regulation. No person or person shall run or operate a kennel within the limits of the City of Marion. No person may keep, maintain, or otherwise harbor more than four animals over the age of six months.
(Ord. 7-2014, passed 4-1-2014)