(A) All dogs which are classified into one of the breeds specifically listed in division (D) below, or which is a large dog as defined herein, shall be licensed and said license shall include the name, address and phone number of the owner.
(B) All dogs required to be licensed by the terms of this subchapter shall also have an identity chip installed, and the cost of the chip shall be paid by the county from the fee collected for the license.
(C) Any transfer of ownership of the dog shall be reported to the County Animal Shelter within three business days of the transfer.
(D) Any animal required to have a chip which is found in the county and which does not have the chip shall be taken into the custody of the County Animal Shelter, and prior to the release of said dog, a chip shall be installed, and the dog shall be spayed or neutered, and the cost of all such procedures shall be the responsibility of the person seeking the release of the dog from the animal shelter.
(E) The owners of all dogs required to be fitted with an identity chip at the time of adoption of this subchapter shall have 90 days to come into compliance. After this 90-day grace period has passed, all dogs subject to this subchapter shall be dealt with pursuant to division (D) above without exception.
(F) Any dog declared vicious shall be subject to this subchapter and shall be fitted with an identity chip within seven days of the determination that said dog is vicious, or surrendered to the County Animal Shelter. This section shall apply without regard to the breed or size of the dog which has been declared vicious.
(County Ord. 2.23.16 #2, passed 2-23-2016)