As used in this chapter, the following terms mean:
The owner or custodian must be able to see and hear the dog,
or have reasonable knowledge of where the dog is, and be able to recall
the dog on command.
Off the premises of the owner or keeper, unless accompanied
by the owner. At no time shall any dog be permitted on the private
property of another person without permission of said person.
Male and female dogs not exempted by state statute.
Any person keeping, harboring or having charge or control
of a dog or permitting any dog to habitually be or remain in or on,
or be lodged or fed within, such person's house, yard or premises
within the City of Dover. This term shall not apply to veterinarians
or kennel operators temporarily maintaining on their premises dogs
owned by others.
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Every owner or keeper of a dog four months old or over shall
annually, on or before April 30, license his/her dog in the office
of the City Clerk. The City Clerk's office shall furnish the owner
or keeper with a dog tag that contains the name of the City, year
of issue and registration number. Said dog tag shall be attached and
worn around the animal collar.
A.
The fee for every license for a year or portion of a year shall be
as provided in the City Fee Schedule. The owner or keeper of a spayed
female dog or neutered male dog shall furnish a certificate from the
person performing the operation to the satisfaction of the City Clerk.
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B.
Notwithstanding Subsection A, the fee for every license for a year or a portion of a year shall be as provided in the City Fee Schedule for a dog of either sex if the owner is 65 years of age or older; provided, however, that, if such owner wishes to license more than one dog, the fee for any additional license shall be as provided in Subsection A.
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C.
Fees for dogs licensed in a commercial kennel shall be based on the
number of dog licenses, as in RSA 466:6 for group licenses. For purposes
of this subsection, "commercial kennel" means the establishment or
domicile of any person who sells dogs at wholesale or retail and,
if retail, who sells or transfers 10 or more litters per year, or
sells or transfers 50 or more puppies per year, or who derives 40%
or more of his gross annual income from the sale or transfer of dogs.
A.
The owner or keeper of five or more dogs shall annually by April 30 pay the required fee, provide proof of rabies inoculation for every dog he or she owns and obtain a license authorizing him/her to keep the dogs upon the premises described in the license, or off the premises while under his/her control. Such owner or keeper shall not be required to obtain a commercial kennel license under § 69-3C of this chapter.
B.
The City Clerk shall not refuse to issue a group license to an owner
or keeper who has complied with the requirements of this section.
C.
The fee shall be as provided in the City Fee Schedule with a late
fee as provided in the City Fee Schedule assessed for any group not
licensed by June 1.
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D.
No fee shall be required for dogs which are under the age of four
months.
E.
The owner or keeper shall receive numbered license tags for each
dog included under his/her group license.
Should the pendant giving the registered number of any dog licensed
as by law required become lost or stolen, the City Clerk shall issue
a new pendant (metal tag) for such dog, keeping a record of the change
of number, and notify the Chief of Police of such change in a timely
manner.
A.
The City Clerk shall annually, between June 1 and June 20, prepare
a list for the City Council of owners who have not obtained or renewed
their dog licenses by May 31. The City Council shall, within 20 days
from June 20, issue a warrant and authorize the City Clerk or the
Police Chief to issue civil forfeiture notices for each unlicensed
dog. The City Council may also authorize the Police Department to
seize any unlicensed dog. Unlicensed dogs shall be held for a period
of seven days (RSA 466:14).
B.
Civil forfeitures may be delivered by certified mail, hand delivery
or left at the abode of the dog owner. The original notice shall be
delivered to the owner with a carbon copy to the City Clerk. The forfeiture
notice shall indicate that the owner of the dog has 15 calendar days
from the notice of forfeiture to pay the forfeiture and cost of service
and to license the dog(s), or a summons to District Court will be
issued by the Police Department. The forfeiture shall be as provided
in the City Fine Schedule, and the service fee shall be as provided
in the City Fee Schedule. Failure to pay the forfeiture and service
fee in a timely manner shall result in a summons to the District Court
by an authorized law enforcement officer.
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C.
A fine as provided in the City Fine Schedule shall be imposed for
an offense.
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[Amended 4-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.03.27-006]
A.
Any authorized police officer may seize any dog not properly licensed
after a written warning and cause it to be transported to the approved
boarding facility authorized to accept such dogs by the City in accordance
with the City bidding process. The approved boarding facility shall
keep said dog at the expense of the City for a period of time not
to exceed seven consecutive days. Full title to the dog shall transfer
to the approved boarding facility after seven consecutive days.
B.
Any owner of a dog so seized may reclaim said dog during the seven-day
period provided for herein by furnishing proof of a proper license
and payment of the forfeiture and service fee, a daily facility fee,
all necessary veterinary fees, and a pickup and transportation service
fee (see Fee Schedule) paid to the Police Department.
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