(A) A cat-breeding permit may be revoked by the Animal Control Officer if he or she has reasonable cause to believe any of the following to be true:
(1) The permit holder has violated the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Title 4, Ch. 19, or this subchapter of the Middletown Code of Ordinances.
(2) The permit holder is in violation of any other state health or safety law or regulation regarding animal care or control;
(3) The permit holder has failed to comply with any condition or requirement of the permit or has failed to pay the fee imposed under § 90.61; or
(4) The permit holder refuses to allow inspection, upon 48 hours of prior written notice, of any cat covered by the permit or the premises on which the cat is kept.
(B) If, after investigation, the Animal Control Officer concludes that it is probable that one or more of the above grounds for revocation has occurred, said Officer shall cause written notice thereof to be sent by mail to the address of the permit holder. The notice shall specify the grounds of possible revocation of the permit and shall specify a date and time for an informal hearing to be held before the Animal Control Officer. The date shall be not less than five days from the date the notice is mailed. After the informal hearing, the Animal Control Officer may modify the terms of the permit or revoke the permit, provided that if the health or well-being of the animal(s) is in danger, the Animal Control Officer may take custody and control of the animal(s) until such time that a hearing is conducted pursuant to this division.
(Ord. passed 6-21-10)