(A) It shall be unlawful for the owner, possessor or keeper of any domestic dog (Canis familiaris) over the age of six months to keep, maintain, house or have in possession within the county a dog without first having obtained a license for such dog. Such license shall be valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Dogs over the age of six months purchased, obtained or otherwise acquired shall be licensed within 30 days after such acquisition; and dogs under six months of age shall be licensed within 30 days after reaching six months of age.
(B) Individual licenses shall not be required for dogs being held for redemption or sale by the MACO, by a tax-exempt humane shelter or by a licensed pet shop. In addition, the following categories of animals shall be exempt from the licensing fee:
(1) Guide dogs for the blind and deaf;
(2) Service dogs used by the handicapped;
(3) Police service dogs; and
(4) Rescue dogs.
(Prior Code, § 5-5-5) Penalty, see § 92.999