(a) A person who acquires a dog licensed by the Department shall, within 30 days of acquiring the dog, apply for and obtain a change of ownership from the Department and pay the applicable fee.
(b) A dog's owner or custodian or the parent or guardian of a minor who sells or transfers ownership or custody of a dog shall inform the Department of the name, address and telephone number of the new owner or custodian and the name and description of the dog within 30 days of sale or transfer.
(Amended by Ord. No. 7906 (N.S.), effective 6-20-91; repealed and added by Ord. No. 8211 (N.S.), effective 4-1-93; amended by Ord. No. 8353 (N.S.), effective 3-3-94; repealed and added by Ord. No. 8422 (N.S.), effective 8-11-94; repealed and readopted by Ord. No. 9098 (N.S.), effective 12-16-99; repealed and readopted by Ord. No. 9274 (N.S.), effective 12-15-00; repealed and readopted by Ord. No. 9420 (N.S.), effective 2-2-02; amended by Ord. No. 10036 (N.S.), effective 2-26-10)