9.44.800 Prohibition of sale in commercial establishments.

   A.   Except as provided in subsection B, a commercial establishment shall not sell or otherwise transfer a cat or dog within the limits of the city.

   B.   A commercial establishment does not violate subsection A if the dog or cat that is offered for sale or transfer is owned by:

      1.   An animal care services shelter;

      2.   An animal rescue organization that has demonstrated to the animal care services manager that it has implemented an ongoing sterilization program and an adoption program; or

      3.   A humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals if such society is incorporated under the provisions of California Corporations Code sections 10400 and 5110 et seq.

   C.   In addition to any other remedy allowed by law, any person who violates this section is subject to the criminal penalties set forth in section 9.44.210, and may, in addition, be subject to administrative penalties set forth in section 9.44.215. (Ord. 2017-0039 § 1)