[Amended 12-8-1982 by Ord. No. 70-1982; 7-9-1986 by Ord. No. 28-1986]
Any person who keeps or operates or proposes
to establish a kennel or pet shop, shall apply to the Licensing Office
for a license entitling him or her to keep or operate such establishment.
Any person holding such license shall not be required to secure individual
licenses for dogs owned by such licensee and kept at such establishments;
such licenses shall not be transferable to another owner or different
premises.
[Amended 12-8-1982 by Ord. No. 70-1982]
All licenses issued for a kennel or pet shop
shall state the purpose for which the establishment is maintained,
and all such licenses shall expire on May 31 of each year.
The annual license fees for kennel and pet shop
licenses shall be as follows:
A. Kennel accommodating 10 or less dogs: $10.
B. Kennel accommodating more than 10 dogs: $25.
[Amended 7-9-1986 by Ord. No. 28-1986]
All licenses issued for a kennel or pet shop
shall be subject to revocation by the Township on recommendation of
the State Department of Health or the Atlantic County Health Officer
for failure to comply with the rules and regulations of either, after
the owner has been afforded a hearing by either the State Department
of Health or the Atlantic County Board of Health.
No dog kept in a kennel or pet shop shall be
permitted off such premises, except on a leash or in a crate or under
other safe control.
[Amended 12-8-1982 by Ord. No. 70-1982; 7-9-1986 by Ord. No. 28-1986]
The Licensing Officer shall forward to the State
Department of Health a list of all kennels, pet shops and pounds licensed
within 30 days after the licenses therefor are issued, which list
shall include the name and address of the licensee and the kind of
license issued.