(A) Any person owning, possessing, keeping or harboring or allowing to be kept or harbored three or more animals six months old or older shall be deemed to be operating a private kennel for such animals. No person shall operate a private kennel without first obtaining an annual license to operate the kennel from the town for a fee as set by the town.
(B) Licensees under this section shall permit the Animal Control Officer to inspect the premises used as a private kennel. Private kennels shall be maintained in accordance with the written standards of the American Humane Society and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
(C) All pet shops, catteries and kennels shall:
(1) Maintain records and retain such records for a two-year period on all dogs and cats maintained in such facility. Such records shall show breed, color, markings, sex, age, date and source of the animal, period for which the animal is maintained, date and disposition of the animal (including name and address of new owner), and disease prevention or treatment and by whom;
(2) Provide general environmental conditions to assure adequate physical space for each animal, control of parasites, clean food and water, weather protection and clean and sanitary facilities; and
(3) Provide cages and pens of easily cleanable materials, if used for confinement, and keep such cages and pens clean and sanitary.
(D) A kennel owner must show proof of rabies vaccination on all animals over four months of age when applying for a license.
(Prior Code, § 4-115)