Sec. 4-77. Vaccination certificate prerequisite to license.

No license shall be issued for any dog until the owner has presented a vaccination certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian containing the information required by this article.

(1953 Code, ch. 4, art. II, § 2.2; Ord. No. 2558, § 1, 12-16-63)

Sec. 4-78. Regulations governing vaccinations.

   (a)   The type or types of anti-rabies vaccination that may be used for vaccination of dogs, the period of time between vaccination and revaccination, and the dosage and method of administration of the vaccine shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations designated by the state veterinarian.

   (b)   The fee for rabies vaccinations at the city enforcement agent center shall be as set by Pima County Code of Ordinances (PCCO) section 6.040.060.

(1953 Code, ch. 4, art. II, § 2.3; Ord. No. 2558, § 1, 12-16-63; Ord. No. 4671, § 1, 6-20-77; Ord. No. 5405, § 1, 7-6-81; Ord. No. 7998, § 4, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 10430, § 1, 6-26-07; Ord. No. 10893, § 1, 5-3-11, eff. 7-1-11)

Sec. 4-79. Certificate of vaccination required; contents.

The person causing a dog to be vaccinated shall demand and be given an official certificate certifying to the fact of such vaccination and the date thereof, stating the owner's name and address and giving a brief description of the dog, date of vaccination and type thereof, manufacture and serial number of the vaccine used, and the date revaccination is due.

(1953 Code, ch. 4, art.II, § 2.4; Ord. No. 2558, § 1, 12-16-63)

Sec. 4-80. Vaccination other than in Pima County.

A dog vaccinated in any area outside of the county prior to entry into the city may be licensed in this city, provided that, at the time of licensing, the owner of such dog presents a vaccination certificate signed by a duly licensed veterinarian; and the certificate shall contain the information required by this article, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

(1953 Code, ch. 4, art. II, § 3; Ord. No. 2558, § 1, 12-16-63)

Sec. 4-81. License required.

All dogs owned, possessed, harbored or maintained in the city for more than thirty (30) days shall be licensed, if over three (3) months of age, in accordance with this article.

(1953 Code, ch. 4, art. II, § 4.1; Ord. No. 2558, § 1, 12-16-63; Ord. No. 9916, § 2, 12-8-03)

Sec. 4-82. License fee.

   No dog license shall be issued by the city enforcement agent until the payment of a license fee has been made. The license fees for altered dogs, unaltered dogs, and vicious, destructive, or dangerous dogs shall be as set by PCCO section 6.040.070. The license fees for such dogs for senior and disabled persons shall be as set by PCCO section 6.040.070.

(1953 Code, ch. 4, art. II, § 4.2; Ord. No. 2558, § 1, 12-16-63; Ord. No. 3867, § 1, 6-26-72; Ord. No. 4315, § 1, 1-27-75; Ord. No. 4671, § 1, 6-20-77; Ord. No. 7998, § 1, 6-7-93; Ord. No. 9064, § 1, 6-1-98; Ord. No. 9159, § 2, 11-9-98; Ord. No. 9942, § 1, 3-15-04; Ord. No. 9978, § 1, 5-24-04; Ord. No. 10206, § 4, 10-4-05; Ord. No. 10430, § 2, 6-26-07; Ord. No. 10575, § 1, 9-3-08; Ord. No. 10683, § 1, 6-16-09; Ord. No. 10893, § 1, 5-3-11, eff. 7-1-11)