A. Inoculation: The owner of a dog or cat four (4) months of age and older shall cause such animal to be inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian each year. Terms of subsequent vaccine administration and duration of immunity must be in compliance with USDA licenses of vaccines used. Evidence of the current rabies inoculation shall be kept by the owner and provided to the animal control officer or any Marion police officer upon request.
B. Evidence Of Vaccination: Each owner of a dog or cat four (4) months of age or older shall cause a tag issued by a licensed veterinarian to be worn on or upon the collar, showing evidence of compliance with this section.
C. Illegal To Remove Tag: It shall be unlawful for any person other than the animal control officer, a police officer, licensed veterinarian, or owner to remove the tags from any dog or cat within the City limits without the consent of the owner of such animal.
D. No Collar: Any dog or cat found without a collar will be presumed to be a stray animal and dealt with pursuant to the provision of this chapter. (Ord. 3497, 3-7-2019; amd. Ord. 3902, - -2023)