A. All
dog owners, except tourists or visitors who stay less than one month
in an area coming within the jurisdiction of this chapter, shall apply
for and obtain a separate dog license for each dog they own, possess,
keep or harbor, after it is four months old. All dog owners must possess
such license at the time the dog is five months old or one month after
obtaining or bringing into an area coming within the jurisdiction
of this chapter any dog over four months of age. Dog owners shall
renew the dog license before it becomes delinquent for as long as
they own, possess, keep or harbor or otherwise have custody of the
dog. If renewal is not required, dog owners shall within thirty days
after the expiration date advise the city or authorized agency the
reason therefor.
B. Any
dog which is legally impounded according to the provisions of this
chapter shall be presumed to be a dog which, prior to impounding,
required a license, regardless of such dog's actual age or owner's
place of residence.
C. Upon
presentation by the dog owner of a properly completed license application
form including proof that the rabies vaccination will be valid throughout
the license period, and the proper license fee, and if applicable,
a late or delinquent fee, the city or authorized agency shall issue
a validated dog license and license tag. The dog owner shall retain
the dog license for inspection by any person charged with the enforcement
of this chapter.
D. Licenses
shall be valid for a term not to exceed the maximum immunity duration
periods specified for the various types of canine rabies vaccines
approved by the California Department of Health Services and must
be renewed prior to the expiration of the term of the payment of the
current effective fee for each renewal.
E. The
dog owner shall securely affix the current license tag to the collar
or harness of the dog for which the license tag was issued and shall
ensure that the dog wears such license tag at all times except when
the dog is being exhibited at a dog show.
F. A license
tag issued for one dog shall not be transferred or attached to any
other dog.
G. No unauthorized
person shall remove a license tag from a collar or harness or remove
the collar or harness bearing such tag from a dog.
H. Whenever
a license tag is lost or damaged, the owner shall apply for and secure
a replacement from the city or authorized agency upon payment of the
prescribed fee.
I. The
license fee for dogs shall be as follows:
1-Year License
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Altered
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$15.00
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Unaltered
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$40.00
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3-Year License
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Altered
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$35.00
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Unaltered
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$75.00
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Transfer Fee
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$10.00
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Penalty Fee
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Altered
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$10.00
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Unaltered
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$25.00
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Tag Replacement Fee
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$5.00
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J. The
required penalty fee(s) shall be added to the license fee if application
or payment is made subsequent to thirty days from the date on which
the dog is required to be licensed under this chapter. The time of
application or payment shall be determined as follows: if made by
deposit with the United States mail, addressed to the finance officer,
and postage prepaid, the postmark, or if none, the postage meter imprint,
shall be conclusive; otherwise the time of actual receipt by the finance
officer shall be conclusive. This penalty shall not be added if the
dog to be licensed has been in the applicant's possession in the city
less than thirty days.
(Ord. 175, 1990; Ord. 245 §§ 5, 7, 1995; Ord. 405 § 2, 2011)
The address of the owner is presumed to be the address where
the dog is kept. Any change of address must be reported to the city
or authorized agency within one month following such change.
(Ord. 175, 1990; Ord. 245 § 8, 1995)
Dog owners or the parent or guardian of minor children who sell
or otherwise transfer the ownership or custody of a dog shall, within
one month thereafter, inform the city or authorized agency of the
name, address and telephone of the new owner and the name and description
of the dog.
(Ord. 175, 1990; Ord. 245 § 8, 1995)