All breeders must obtain a license from the Animal Control Authority
and pay an administrative fee, if any, to be determined by the County
Council. All breeders must allow the Animal Control Authority to conduct
inspections during normal business hours to ensure compliance with
all applicable laws.
An animal that is accompanied by a signed statement from a licensed
veterinarian stating that the animal's dam is incapacitated for humane
or medical reasons and cannot care for the animal.
Except as provided in Subsection B(2) of this section, a person may not sell or distribute in the state or bring into the state for the purpose of sale or distribution a domestic dog or cat less than eight weeks of age unless accompanied by its dam.
Pet shops: a person, entity, sole proprietorship, partnership, or
corporation that sells or offers to sell two or more species of animals
to the general public with the intent that they be kept as pets.
Cages with wire floors must be in good repair so animals will
not be injured. The floor must be made so the animal's feet will not
pass through openings. The floor must not bend or sag between the
supports;
If a cage is made of metal strands, the strands must be no greater
than 1/8 inch in diameter (nine-gauge wire) or coated with a material
such as plastic or fiberglass;
The animal must have a ten- to twelve-inch clearance when standing
in the cage. The sides and length of the enclosure must be wide enough
to allow the animal to completely turn around; and