(A) All dog owners must apply to and obtain a litter permit from the Animal Control Division before any litter is born. A litter permit application shall be accompanied by a litter permit fee in the amount as set forth in the schedule of fees, charges, penalties and rewards attached to the annual budget of the city, pursuant to § 41.11 of this Code.
(B) In the event that a dog owner fails to apply for a litter permit before the birth of a litter, the animal control division may issue the litter permit without penalty if it determines that the failure to acquire the litter permit was not in bad faith.
(C) No more than two litter permits will be issued to a dog owner within one year unless said owner also provides proof of a valid kennel license under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-342.
(D) All puppies from each litter shall be micro-chipped prior to sale or transfer but no earlier than eight weeks of age.
(Ord. passed 7-8-2016)