No person shall operate a commercial animal establishment or
animal shelter without first obtaining a permit in compliance with
this article.
The licensing authority shall promulgate regulations for the
issuance of permits and shall include requirements for humane care
of all animals and the provisions of this chapter and other applicable
laws. The licensing authority may amend such regulations from time
to time as deemed desirable for public health and welfare and for
the protection of animals.
An application for permit shall be made, upon a showing by an
applicant for a permit under this article that he is willing and able
to comply with the regulations promulgated by the licensing authority,
to the Animal Control Authority who shall issue the same upon payment
of applicable fees.
The permit period under this article shall begin with the fiscal
year and shall run for one year. Renewal applications for permits
shall be made 30 days prior to, and up to 60 days after, the start
of the fiscal year. Applications for a permit to establish a new commercial
animal establishment under the provisions of this article may be made
at any time.
If there is a change in ownership of a commercial animal establishment,
the new owner may have the current permit transferred to his name
upon payment of a transfer fee in an amount set forth by resolution
of the City Council.
Annual permits under this article shall be issued upon payment
of the applicable fee, as set forth by the Master Fee Schedule for
the following:
A.
The licensing authority may revoke any permit or license if the person
holding the permit or license refuses or fails to comply with this
chapter, the regulations promulgated by the licensing authority or
any law governing the protection and keeping of animals.
B.
Any person whose permit or license is revoked shall, within 10 days
thereafter, humanely dispose of all animals owned, kept or harbored,
and no part of the permit or license fee shall be refunded.
C.
It shall be a condition of the issuance of any permit or license
that the licensing authority shall be permitted to inspect all animals
and the premises where animals are kept at any time and shall, if
permission for such inspections is refused, revoke the permit or license
of the refusing owner.
D.
If the applicant has withheld or falsified any information on the
application, the licensing authority shall refuse to issue a permit
or license.
E.
No person who has been convicted of cruelty to animals shall be issued
a permit or license to operate a commercial animal establishment.
F.
Any person having been denied a license or permit may not reapply
for a period of 30 days. Each reapplication shall be accompanied by
a fee as set forth by resolution of the City Council.
