Generally, all commercial animal establishments shall meet the following conditions:
(A) Animal housing facilities shall be provided for the animals and shall be structurally sound, constructed of non-toxic materials, maintained in good repair and designed so as to protect the animals from injury and restrict the entrance of other animals. Each animal shall be provided with adequate floor space to allow it, according to species and breed, to breathe, eliminate wastes, stand, sit, and lie in a comfortable normal position and sanitary environment.
(B) Water shall be supplied at sufficient pressure and quantity to clean housing facilities and enclosures of debris and excreta.
(C) Adequate food and bedding shall be provided and stored in facilities which provide protection against infestation or contamination by insects or rodents. Refrigeration shall be provided for the protection of perishable foods.
(D) Provisions shall be made for the removal and disposal of animal wastes, bedding, dead animals and debris. Disposal facilities shall be so provided and operated as to minimize vermin infestation, odors and disease.
(E) Each animal shall be observed daily. Sick, diseased or injured animals shall be separated from those appearing healthy and normal. Sick, diseased or injured animals shall be removed from daily display and sale and kept in isolated quarters. Ventilation of quarters for sick or diseased animals shall be arranged to avoid contamination of healthy animals.
(F) An employee, keeper or owner shall make provision to feed, water and provide other necessary care for animals on days the store or establishment is closed.
(G) No person shall knowingly misrepresent an animal to a consumer in any way. No person shall knowingly sell a sick or injured animal. Adequate care and feeding instructions shall be given, in writing, to each animal purchaser.
(H) Animals which are caged, closely confined or restrained shall be permitted to exercise daily for an appropriate length of time as determined by their size, age, and species, in an area suitable for that purpose.
(I) Facilities shall be clean and sanitary at all times.
(Ord. 980, passed 8-22-05)