A. It is unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor any dog or cat over the age of six (6) months within Mineral County unless such dog or cat is vaccinated for rabies.
B. It is unlawful for any person to own or harbor any dog over the age of six (6) months within Mineral County unless such dog is licensed.
1. Written application for a dog license shall be made to the county sheriff's office. Applicants also shall pay the prescribed licensing fee and provide proof of current rabies vaccination.
2. The license required shall be issued by the sheriff for the period beginning January 1 and ending on the following December 31, and shall be payable in advance of January 1 of each year period. A license may be issued for a portion of a year at the same fee as that charged for a full year.
3. License renewal may be applied for within sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date.
C. The provisions of this section do not apply to animals owned by a licensed research facility, held in a veterinary medical facility or held in a government operated or government licensed animal shelter. (MC Ord. 102A § 2, 1986)