(A) Upon application to the County Judge Executive, the Animal Control Officer may issue a kennel license.
(B) If the owner/operator of a kennel receives a kennel license, then this license shall be sufficient to cover all animals maintained by the kennel and the kennel shall not be required to obtain a license, registration or permit for each individual animal.
(C) The Animal Control Officer shall issue kennel licenses only after an the Animal Control Officer inspects the proposed kennel site and finds the facility meets the terms and provisions of this chapter.
(D) All dogs and cats over four months of age maintained or kept in a licensed kennel shall have a current rabies vaccination, pursuant to KRS 258.015, which shall govern the enforcement of this chapter.
(E) Licensed kennels shall provide veterinary care for all animals within the kennel’s control to maintain good health and the general welfare of the animals.
(F) Kennel owners shall renew their license annually by applying to the Animal Control Officer and paying a $50 kennel license fee. License fees may be changed by Fiscal Court by resolution.
(G) Any non-profit organization or Humane Society shall be exempt from the fee for any and all kennels operating solely as a part of the business of the nonprofit organization. Any such non-profit may file one application for all kennels operating solely as part of its business and shall list the addresses and maximum number of animals kept at all such kennels on its application.
(Ord. 21-480.1, passed 11-22-2021) Penalty, see § 90.99