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It is unlawful for any person, except: a) an animal welfare society incorporated within the state, or b) a peace officer as provided under section 77-24-1.5, Utah Code Annotated, 1953, or its successor, to harbor or to keep any lost or strayed animal. Whenever any animal shall be found which appears to be lost or strayed, it shall be the duty of the finder to notify animal services within twenty four (24) hours, and animal services shall provide for the safe and humane custody of the animal. (Ord. 69-99 § 6, 1999: prior code § 100-1-9)
It is unlawful for any person to own or keep a dangerous animal without a permit. Unless prohibited by zoning or other ordinances or laws, any person, over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, may obtain a dangerous animal permit upon:
A. Demonstrating sufficient knowledge of the species so as to be an expert in the care and control of the species;
B. Presenting proof of adequate primary caging appropriate for the species and a sufficient secondary system of confinement so as to prevent unauthorized access to the animal and to prevent the animal's escape;
C. Presenting proof that adequate measures have been taken to prevent the animal from becoming a threat to the health and safety of the community;
D. Presenting a plan of action in the event of the animal's escape. The director may consult with a review board comprising federal, state, and local public health authorities in considering the request for a dangerous animal permit;
E. Presenting proof of required, if any, state or federal permits;
F. Presenting proof of liability insurance in an amount of at least three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00).
For the purpose of this section, to demonstrate "sufficient knowledge" of a species, a person must show that he/she has specialized knowledge of a species to provide for its basic needs to maintain the animal's health, welfare and confinement. The director may consider the person's experience, education, apprenticeship or by examination administered by the office of animal services when determining that a person has sufficient knowledge of a species. (Ord. 21-14, 2014)
A. 1. It is unlawful for any person to operate or maintain a kennel, cattery, pet shop, groomery, riding stable, veterinary clinic or hospital or any similar establishment unless such person first obtains a regulatory permit from the office of animal services, in addition to all other required licenses and permits.
2. All applications for permits to operate such establishments shall be submitted, together with the required permit fee, on a printed form provided by the animal services office to that office. Before the permit is issued, approval shall be granted by the Salt Lake Valley health department, the appropriate zoning authority, any applicable business licensing authority, and the animal services office.
B. A pet rescue permit for foster animals may be authorized for owners of dogs and cats to keep dogs or cats in a residential area, provided:
1. Such animals are pending adoption from a local city or county operated animal shelter or a section 501(c)(3), United States internal revenue code, humane society shelter; and
2. Such animals are awaiting adoption; and
3. Approval is granted by the appropriate zoning authority, Salt Lake Valley health department, and office of animal services; and
4. Adequate confinement areas are provided; and
5. Other provisions of this title are complied with, and no animal or premises is deemed to be a nuisance; and
6. The holder of a pet rescue permit assumes all responsibility for the animal regarding licensing, care, liability and oversight.
C. Holders of a pet rescue permit shall be subject to all requirements and regulations of this chapter pertaining to commercial establishments. (Ord. 2-12, 2012)
Research facilities where bona fide medical or related research is being conducted, humane shelters, and other animal establishments operated by state or local government, or which are licensed by federal law, and licensed veterinarian hospitals and clinics, are excluded from the licensing requirements of this title. (Ord. 69-99 § 6, 1999: Ord. 88-86 § 3, 1986: prior code § 100-1-28(5))
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