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Any person who shall become apprised of the death of any animal owned by that person shall, within 12 hours thereafter, cause the same to be removed from the premises and taken to Marion Animal Care and Control Service, veterinarian or cemetery for disposal.
(Ord. 7-2014, passed 4-1-2014)
(A) It shall be unlawful for a person to make use of a canine in the commission or furtherance of any criminal act in the city.
(B) A person who violates this section shall be punishable by a fine imposed for any such violation shall not exceed $200. Further, upon a finding of violation, the court upon request shall order the canine forfeited and/or destroyed.
(Ord. 7-2014, passed 4-1-2014)
BREEDING PERMIT
No individual shall be a breeder without obtaining a permit. A breeding permit must be applied for through Marion Animal Care and Control, at a cost of $50 per year, per animal, if:
(A) Any individual who intentionally or unintentionally causes or allows the breeding of a feline or canine, or makes a feline or canine available for breeding purposes; or
(B) Any person or retailer who offers for sale, sells, trades, receives for any compensation or gives away any litter of canines or felines.
(Ord. 7-2014, passed 4-1-2014)
Upon obtaining a breeding permit the persons shall:
(A) Not offer for sale, trade, or receive any compensation or give away more than one litter of canines or one litter of felines in a 12 month period, per female.
(B) Keep records as to the birth of each litter and notify Marion Animal Care and Control within ten days of a litter's birth.
(C) Not offer a puppy or kitten under the age of eight weeks of age for sale, trade, or free.
(D) Not house more than four canines or felines over the age of six months.
(E) Show rabies vaccination for any canines or felines that are being bred upon completion of breeding permit application or renewal.
(F) Keep a record of all births sales, information on each buyer, and proof that each animal was legally bred and sold or given away.
(G) Be limited to only one litter every 12 months per female, with a maximum of three females.
(Ord. 7-2014, passed 4-1-2014)
(A) Holders of a breeders permit shall:
(1) Transmit to the new owner or buyer the litter number of the animal acquired and the breeder's permit number in order that the new owner has assurance and proof that the animal was legally bred;
(2) Immunize all animals offered for sale, trade, or give away, against the most common contagious diseases; for dogs against canine distemper, hepatitis, Para influenza, and parvo virus and for cats against feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleucopenia;
(3) Not offer a puppy or kitten under the age of eight weeks for sale, trade, or free give away;
(4) Furnish a warrant of health for a period of not less than one week with the recommendation to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian for each animal sold, traded, or given away.
(B) Any person found to be in violation of breeding section will be fined no less than $100 per impregnated female canine and/or feline. Upon second violation, breeder will be fined no less than $200 per impregnated female. Upon third violation, breeder will be fined no less than $300 per impregnated female and mandatory spay be performed at owners expense by a licensed veterinarian.
(Ord. 7-2014, passed 4-1-2014)
(A) The establishment must be operated in such a manner as not to constitute a public nuisance.
(B) It shall provide an isolation area for animals that are sick or diseased so as not to spread the illness.
(C) Animals must be kept within a secure enclosure on the property and under the control of the owner at all times.
(E) Owners will not sell, trade, or give away animals which are unweaned or diseased.
(F) Owners shall permit Marion Animal Care and Control Officers to inspect at any and all times the premises where animals are kept.
(G) Animal establishments is defined by, but not limited to the following:
(1) Auction.
(2) Flea market.
(3) Circus.
(4) Riding stable.
(5) Veterinary hospital.
(6) Pet shop/grooming.
(7) Kennels/boarding.
(8) Breeding locations.
(Ord. 7-2014, passed 4-1-2014)
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