This chapter shall supersede all prior inconsistent local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations relative to the licensing of dogs and rules for cats in the City. All prior inconsistent local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations shall be, upon the effectiveness of this chapter, null and void.
The provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable, and if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or part thereof is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not effect the validity of any remaining sections, subsections, clauses or part of this chapter.
This local law shall be effective January 1, 2011, after filing with the Secretary of State.