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)

SEC. 5-61. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE TAG.

   Upon receipt of the required information, payment of the proper fee and submission of an acceptable rabies vaccination certificate, the dog or cat shall be licensed, a written receipt shall be issued to the applicant, and a metal license tag mailed to the applicant's address. Each tag shall be serially numbered and stamped with the words “City of Oxnard” and the year issued.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-34) (Ord. No. 735, 1501, 1948, 2388)

SEC. 5-62. LOST LICENSE TAG.

   If a license tag is lost, a duplicate tag may be obtained from the license collector upon payment of a lost license fee per the current licensing schedule of rates and fees. The licensee shall either surrender the receipt obtained for the lost tag or certify under penalty of perjury that a tag was obtained and that the receipt cannot be found.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-35) (Ord. No. 735, 1501, 1948, 2388)

SEC. 5-63. TRANSFER OF LICENSE.

   In the event that there is a change in ownership of a licensed dog or cat during the license period, the new owner may have the current license transferred to his/her name upon the payment of a transfer fee and surrender of the license receipt.

(`64 Code, Sec. 5-36) (Ord. No. 735, 1501, 1948, 2388)