6.12.040   Licensing exceptions.
   The provisions of this chapter requiring the licensing of dogs and cats shall not apply to the following:
   A.   A license need not be secured for a dog or cat which is temporarily brought into the incorporated area of the city by a nonresident. If the dog or cat remains in the city for a period longer than thirty (30) days, it must wear a current license tag from its' place of residence;
   B.   Dogs or cats brought into the incorporated area of the city exclusively for the purpose of entering the animal in any show or exhibition, and which are actually entered in and kept at such show or exhibition;
   C.   Dogs or cats on sale in duly licensed pet shops, or commercial animal establishments;
   D.   Dogs or cats under the ownership, custody, or control of the owner of a commercial animal establishment duly licensed under the provisions of Chapter 6.28, or his duly authorized employee or agent when such dogs or cats are removed from the premises for any reason, shall wear an identification tag attached to their collar, which shall bear the name and address of the licensed operation. A dog or cat bearing such identification shall be treated in all respects as any other dog or cat in the event of its escape and subsequent impoundment. (Prior code § 4593)