SEC. 5-54. RESERVED.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-28)

SEC. 5-55. LICENSE REQUIRED FOR DOGS OR CATS OVER FOUR MONTHS.

   (A)   Every person who owns any dog or cat over the age of four months for 30 days or longer shall obtain a current license and license tag stamped with the year in which such license is issued. The license tag shall be attached to a substantial collar or harness which shall be worn by the dog or cat at all times.

   (B)   Any dog or cat found without a current license tag or for which there is no current license may be taken up and impounded by the poundmaster or any peace officer.

   (C)   Any person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-29) (Ord. No. 735, 762, 1045, 1948, 2388)

SEC. 5-56. DOG OR CAT LICENSE APPLICATION.

   The license and license tag may be obtained by presenting an acceptable rabies vaccination certificate, furnishing the information required herein, and paying the proper fee to the license collector or poundmaster. The information shall include the name, sex, breed, age and color of the dog or cat and the name, address and, when available, telephone number of the person owning such dog or cat. A rabies vaccination certificate must show that the vaccination has at least one year to run before its expiration date.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-30) (Ord. No. 735, 2501, 1948, 2388)

SEC. 5-57. LICENSE PERIOD.

   The license period for any license issued shall be specified on the license application and for a period as determined by the poundmaster for that particular license application. The license period shall not be less than one year nor more than two years from the date the license is issued and such period shall not exceed beyond the expiration date of the applicable rabies vaccination.

   A license shall expire, and such license and corresponding license tag shall cease to be current, upon the expiration of the applicable license period.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-31) (Ord. No. 735, 1948, 2388)

SEC. 5-58. FEES.

   The fees for any license or service of the poundmaster required by this chapter shall be that established by the current schedule of rates and fees as adopted by city council resolution.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-32) (Ord. No. 735, 811, 1330, 1494, 1501, 1948, 2388)

SEC. 5-59. CAT EXEMPTION FROM LICENSE FEE.

   A cat license shall be issued free of charge if the cat is owned by a veterinarian who is licensed by the State and the cat is maintained on the premises used by the veterinarian in his/her practice.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-32.1) (Ord. No. 2388)

SEC. 5-60. DUE DATE AND PENALTIES.

   (A)   The information and fees required by this article are due on the thirtieth day after the day on which:

      (1)   The previous license, if any, expires;

      (2)   The dog or cat is acquired by the person owning the cat or dog;

      (3)   The dog or cat is brought into the city; or

      (4)   The dog or cat attains the age of four months.

   (B)   Any person obtaining a license after the due date shall pay, in addition to the license fee, a late license penalty in an amount equal to 100 % of the license fee which would be applicable if the license period were one year, regardless of the actual license period for which such license is issued. Such penalty shall be in addition to any other penalty or sanction which may be imposed pursuant to the city for failure to have a license.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-33) (Ord. No. 735, 811, 814, 1330, 1501, 1948, 2388)