(A) Annual tags. Upon complying with the provisions of § 90.02 of this chapter, there shall be issued to the owner a numbered metallic tag, stamped with the number and the year of expiration. The shape or design of the tag shall be changed from year to year.
(B) Tag to be worn at all times; exception. Every owner is required to see that the tag is securely fastened to the dog's chain, collar, or harness which must be worn by the dog at all times unless the dog, accompanied by owner, is engaged in hunting or other sport where a collar might endanger the dog's safety or the dog is participating in any event sanctioned by the American Kennel Club.
(C) Vaccination of cats; tag required. Every owner is required to vaccinate his or her cat against rabies and is required to ensure that the tag is securely fastened to the cat's collar or harness, which must be worn by the cat at all times. As an alternative to collars, dog/cat owners may choose to use an implant or tattoo as the means of identification.
(D) It shall be a violation:
(1) For any person to counterfeit or attempt to counterfeit an official dog or cat tag;
(2) To remove a dog or cat tag from any dog or cat for the purpose of willful and malicious mischief; or
(3) To knowingly place a specific dog or cat tag upon another dog or cat, unless that tag was issued for that particular dog or cat.
('76 Code, § 6-1-4) (Ord. 786, passed 9-24-87; Am. Ord. 936, passed 10-28-93; Am. Ord. 938, passed 2-24-94; Am. Ord. 1030, passed 3-27-97; Am. Ord. 1077, passed 10-8-98; Am. Ord. 2005-022, passed 11-11-05; Am. Ord. 2010-001, passed 1-14-10) Penalty, see § 90.99