(A) Any person, except for a person possessing a valid kennel license, who causes the breeding of a dog or cat, shall obtain a breeding permit from the city and shall pay the fee for such permit. Breeding permits shall be valid for a term of one year from the date of issuance.
(B) Each permit shall authorize the whelping of no more than one litter per female dog or cat in any 12-month period and no more than one litter per domestic household in any 12- month period, or the offering of a male dog or cat for stud once in any 12-month period.
(C) Breeding permits must be obtained in person at the animal control authority (or specially designated satellite offices) where the Director shall keep a register wherein shall be entered the name and address of each person to whom any breeding permit is issued, the date of issuance thereof, the date or approximate date the person obtained the dog or cat, the age or approximate age of the dog or cat, and, if a first-time breeding permit, the number of past litters produced.
(D) The person applying for the breeding permit shall demonstrate a basic understanding of humane breeding practices, administered in the form of a test, designed and administered by the Director. Should the applicant fail to pass the humane practices breeding test, he or she shall be denied the breeding permit and may not reapply for such a permit for a minimum period of 30 days.
(E) Should the applicant provide any false information or fail to provide any required information, the breeding permit shall be denied.
(Ord. 1260, passed 2-21-16)