Chapter 6.12 DOGS—LICENSING—CONTROL

Whenever in this chapter the following terms are used, they shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section unless it is apparent from the context thereof that some other meaning is intended:

A. Administration. The City Manager or his officially designated representative shall supervise the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and of the laws of the state of California pertaining to the control of dogs, and shall have charge of pound employees and facilities.

B. “Dog kennels” and “pet shops” (whether in the singular or plural) mean any building, structure, enclosure or premises whereupon or within which five or more dogs are kept or maintained for any purpose or reason whatsoever. The term does not include, nor is this section applicable to dogs under 120 days of age.

C. “Impounded” means having been received into the custody of any pound authorized under the provisions of this chapter.

D. “Owner.” Any person keeping or harboring, or having custody or control over any dog for 30 consecutive days shall be deemed to be the owner of such dog within the meaning of this chapter; except a veterinarian duly licensed and practicing as such and having in his possession or control a dog or dogs for the purpose of treatment or care.

E. “Person” includes a firm, partnership, corporation, trust or any association of persons.

F. “Animal control officer” means any person or any duly authorized agent of any such person in charge of any pound.

G. “Unlicensed dog” means any dog for which the license for the current year has not been paid, or to which the license tag for the current year is not attached.

H. “Vaccination” and “vaccination against rabies” mean the inoculation of a dog at four months of age or older with canine chick-embryo origin modified live-virus rabies vaccine or canine nerve tissue killed-virus rabies vaccine in a manner prescribed by the California State Department of Public Health, or any other vaccine for such purpose prescribed by such department.

I. “Vicious dog” means any dog which has bitten a person or animal without provocation or which has a disposition or propensity to attack or bite any person or animal. (Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 3 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.16 1; 455 7 1; 455.2 1: 455.1 1: 455 1), 1964)

6.12.015 Maximum number of dogs per lot.

It shall be unlawful for any person to own, harbor, house or maintain in excess of four dogs over the age of four months on any lot within the incorporated area of the City, unless operated as a kennel as defined in Section 6.12.010 and licensed and regulated pursuant to Chapter 6.12. (Ord. 1026 Sec. 1, 2017)

6.12.020 Tags required—Exception.

It is unlawful for any person to own, harbor, or maintain any dog over the age of four months within the incorporated area of the City for a period longer than 30 days, unless there is attached to such dog a current license tag obtained from the City Manager or his officially designated representative or from any agency designated by the City by contract. (Ord. 935 Sec. 1, 2011; Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.2 2: 455.1 2: 455 2), 1964)

6.12.025 Microchipping of dogs and cats.

In accordance with State Food and Agriculture Code 31108.3 and 31752.1 all dogs and cats over the age of four months must be implanted with an identifying microchip. The owner or custodian is required to provide the microchip number to the Department, and shall notify the Department of any change of ownership of the dog or cat, or any change of address or telephone number. Nothing in this section supersedes, eliminates, or alters the requirements of Sections 6.12.020, 6.12.230 or any other licensing requirements of this chapter.

A. Exemptions. The mandatory microchipping requirements shall not apply to any of the following:

1. A dog or cat is medically unfit for the microchipping procedure because the dog or cat has a physical condition that would be substantially aggravated by the procedure. The owner or custodian must obtain written confirmation of that fact from a California licensed veterinarian. If the dog or cat is able to be safely implanted with an identifying microchip at a later date that date must be stated in the written confirmation.

2. A dog or cat that is kenneled or trained in Riverside County, but is owned by an individual that does not reside in Riverside County. The owner or custodian must keep and maintain the animal in accordance with the applicable laws and ordinances of the jurisdiction in which the owner or custodian of the animal permanently resides, including but not limited to the applicable licensing and rabies vaccination requirements of that jurisdiction.

B. Transfer, Sale of Dogs and Cats.

1. An owner or custodian who offers any dog, over the age of four months, for sale, trade, or adoption must provide the microchip identification number and the valid dog license number with the offer of sale, trade or adoption. The license and microchip numbers must appear on a document transferring the dog to the new owner. The owner or custodian shall also advise the Department of the name and address of the new owner or custodian in accordance with this section. An owner or custodian who offers any dog, over the age of four months, for sale, trade, or adoption and fails to provide the Department with the name and address of the new owner is in violation of this section and shall be subject to the penalties set forth herein.

2. An owner or custodian who offers any cat, over the age of four months, for sale, trade, or adoption must provide the microchip identification number and the valid dog license number with the offer of sale, trade or adoption. The microchip numbers must appear on a document transferring the cat to the new owner. The owner or custodian shall also advise the Department of the name and address of the new owner or custodian in accordance with this section. An owner or custodian who offers any cat, over the age of four months, for sale, trade, or adoption and fails to provide the Department with the name and address of the new owner is in violation of this chapter and shall be subject to the penalties set forth herein.

3. When a puppy or kitten under the age of four months implanted with microchip identification is sold or otherwise transferred to another person, the owner or custodian shall advise the Department of the name and address of the new owner or custodian, and the microchip number of the puppy or kitten within 10 days after the transfer. If it is discovered that an owner or custodian has failed to provide the Department with the name and address of the new owner and the microchip number of the puppy or kitten, the owner or custodian shall be subject to the penalties set forth in this chapter.

C. Impounded Dog or Cat without Microchip. When an impounded dog or cat is without microchip identification, in addition to satisfying applicable requirements for the release of the animal, including but not limited to payment of impound fees pursuant to this chapter, the owner or custodian shall also do one of the following:

1. Have the dog or cat implanted with a Department microchip by a Department-registered veterinarian technician or veterinarian or designated personnel at the expense of the owner or custodian;

2. Have the dog or cat implanted with a Department-approved microchip by a California licensed veterinarian. The owner or custodian may arrange for another California licensed veterinarian to perform the implant, and shall pay to the Department the cost to deliver the dog or cat to the chosen veterinarian. The cost to deliver the dog or cat shall be based on the Department’s hourly rate established by the City of Norco Auditor-Controller. The veterinarian shall complete and return to the Department within 10 business days, a statement confirming that the microchip has been implanted, provide the Department with the number and shall release the dog or cat to the owner or custodian only after the procedure is complete; or

3. At the discretion of the Superintendent of Animal Services, the dog or cat may be released to the owner or custodian if he or she signs a statement under penalty of perjury, representing that the dog or cat will be implanted with a microchip and that he or she will submit a statement within 10 business days of the release, signed by a California licensed veterinarian, confirming that the dog or cat has been so implanted and provide the microchip number to the Department or allow the Department to scan the dog or cat for the microchip to verify.

D. Fees for Microchip Identification Device. The fee for an identifying microchip device shall be included in the cost of adoption when adopting a dog or cat from a Norco Animal Shelter. If an animal has already been implanted with an identifying microchip device by some other facility, there will be no fee to have the identification number entered into the Department’s registry as required by this section.

E. Allocation of Fees and Fines Collected. All costs, fees, and fines collected under this section shall be paid to the Department for the purpose of defraying the cost of the implementation and enforcement of this program and for low cost microchipping programs administered by the Department. (Ord. 1075 Sec. 1, 2021)

6.12.030 Issuance of annual dog licenses and fees thereon.

A. Subject to the provisions of this section, licenses shall be issued upon payment of Council resolution adopted fees.

1. License valid for one year from date of issuance, for each altered dog, accompanied by a certificate signed by a veterinarian that said dog is permanently unable to reproduce.

2. License valid for one year from date of issuance, for each dog to which the provisions of subsections (A)(1) and (7) of this section are not applicable (unaltered dog).

3. License valid for two years from date of issuance, for each altered dog, accompanied by a certificate signed by a veterinarian that the dog is permanently unable to reproduce.

4. License valid for two years from date of issuance, for each dog to which the provisions of subsections (A)(3) and (8) of this section are not applicable (unaltered dog).

5. License valid for three years from date of issuance, for each altered dog, accompanied by a certificate signed by a veterinarian that the dog is permanently unable to reproduce.

6. License valid for three years from date of issuance, for each dog to which the provisions of subsections (A)(5) and (9) of this section are not applicable (unaltered dog).

7. License valid for one year from date of issuance, for each altered dog, which is owned by a person 62 years of age or older, and is accompanied by a certificate signed by a veterinarian that the dog is permanently unable to reproduce.

8. License valid for two years from the date of issuance, for each altered dog, which is owned by a person 62 years of age or older, and is accompanied by a certificate signed by a veterinarian that the dog is permanently unable to reproduce (altered dog).

9. License valid for three years from the date of issuance, for each altered dog, which is owned by a person 62 years of age or older, and is accompanied by a certificate signed by a veterinarian that the dog is permanently unable to reproduce.

10. Each license specified in this section shall be valid for the period specified in this section and shall be renewed within 30 days after such period terminates, except that where the current vaccination for the dog which is the subject of the license shall expire prior to the expiration date of the license being applied for, the Director may, upon request of the owner or custodian of such dog, backdate such license so that its expiration date occurs concurrent with or prior to the expiration date of the vaccination; provided, however, that where such backdating is performed, there shall be no reduction or discount of the license fee applicable to the license applied for, and such license shall be renewed within 30 days after the date of its expiration.

11. If an application for a license is made more than 30 days after the date a dog license is required under this chapter, the applicant shall pay, in addition to the applicable license fee, a late fee.

12. Upon transfer of ownership of any dog with a valid license under this chapter, the new owner shall notify the Director of such transfer within 30 days on a form prescribed by the Director, accompanied by a transfer fee.

B. No fee shall be required for a license for any assistance dog such as a guide dog, signal dog or service dog as defined in California Food and Agriculture Code Section 30850(a), if such dog is in the possession and under the control of, in the case of a guide dog, a blind person, or in the case of a signal dog, a deaf or hearing-impaired person, or in the case of a service dog, a physically disabled person, or where such dog is in the possession and under the control of a bona fide organization having as its primary purpose the furnishing and training of guide dogs for the blind, signal dogs for the deaf or hearing-impaired, or service dogs for the physically disabled. However, this provision does not remove the owner’s responsibility to vaccinate the dogs against rabies and attach a current license tag to the dog’s collar. Whenever a person applies for an assistance dog identification tag, the person shall sign an affidavit as defined in California Food and Agriculture Code Section 30850(b).

Every dog within the city which has an age of four months or older shall be immediately subject to all the provisions of this section and this chapter. (Ord. 935 Sec. 1, 2011; Ord. 419 Sec. 1, Sec. 2, 1978; Ord. 395 Sec. 1, 1977: Ord. 333 Sec. 2, 1975: Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.7 2; 455.3 1; 455.2 3: 455.1 3: 455 3), 1964)

6.12.040 License—Requirements for issue.

The City Manager or his officially designated representative shall issue a dog license or a renewal thereof and tag only upon presentation of a valid certificate of vaccination, or other satisfactory evidence, indicating that the period of time elapsing from the date of expiration of the license period being issued or renewed does not exceed 30 months in the case of vaccination with rabies vaccine or 18 months in the case of vaccination with nerve tissue rabies vaccine. (Ord. 935 Sec. 1, 2011; Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.7 Sec. 2 (part): 455 Sec. 3.1), 1964)

6.12.050 Vaccination compulsory.

It is unlawful for any person to keep or harbor a dog which has not been vaccinated for rabies and the City Manager or his officially designated representative or other person designated in this chapter shall capture and impound any dog over four months of age found within the incorporated area of the City which is not wearing a current City license tag. Every person in the incorporated area of the City who owns or harbors any dog or dogs over four months of age for periods in excess of periods provided in this chapter shall have such dog or dogs vaccinated against rabies as provided herein by a duly licensed veterinarian of his choice, and such vaccination shall be renewed at intervals of 12 months or 36 months from the date of the last vaccination. (Ord. 935 Sec. 1, 2011; Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.7 Sec. 2 (part): 455 3.2), 1964)

6.12.060 Duty of person performing vaccination.

Each duly licensed veterinarian after vaccinating any dog shall sign a certificate in quadruplicate in the form required by the City. He shall keep one copy in his possession. He shall file the other copies with the City Manager or his officially designated representative. Every owner of a dog shall attach the tag given him by the City to the collar or harness of the vaccinated dog. (Ord. 935 Sec. 1, 2011; Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.7 Sec. 2 (part): 455 Sec. 3.3), 1964)

6.12.070 Operative date.

The provisions of this chapter for the control of rabies shall be operative on May 1, 1966, for all dogs except those currently licensed in accordance with this chapter prior to May 1, 1966, and for such licensed dogs on renewal of the current license, but not later than October 1, 1966. (Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.7 Sec. 2 (part): 455 Sec. 3.4), 1964)

6.12.080 Issuance of license for kennel.

Every person engaged in the business of operating a dog kennel or pet shop as defined in Section 6.12.010 shall obtain a license from the city.

Application for a license to operate a dog kennel or pet shop shall be made in writing to the City Manager or his officially designated representative not later than 10 days after verification from the Planning Commission of the variance number on a new kennel.

After receipt of application, the City Manager or his officially designated representative shall make or cause to be made an examination of the dog kennel or pet shop for which said license is requested. No license shall be issued, nor shall any license be renewed, unless and until the dog kennel or pet shop shall, in the opinion of the City Manager or his officially designated representative, satisfactorily meet each of the following conditions:

(1) The dog kennel or pet shop is constructed, equipped and maintained so as to continuously provide a healthful and sanitary environment for the animals kept, or to be kept therein;

(2) There is adequate shelter from the elements and sufficient space for exercise;

(3) There is ample and healthful food and potable water and adequate sanitary facilities for storage of the same;

(4) There is adequate drainage facilities and satisfactory sanitary disposal of both natural precipitation and animal wastes of all kinds;

(5) There is adequate and effective means of control of insects and rodents and such control is vigorously maintained at all times;

(6) Living quarters of a house or home shall not be considered adequate for a kennel or a pet shop.

Failure of the applicant for the license to comply with any one of the foregoing conditions shall be deemed just cause for the denial of any license whether original or renewal.

All dogs owned by the operator of a dog kennel or pet shop shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter upon attaining the age of four months. Personal pets that are kept in the house must be licensed separately.

The sale of each dog by a kennel or pet shop before it has attained the age of four months shall be reported on a form to be furnished by the city manager or his officially designated representative, which form shall include information as to the name and address of the person to whom the dog is sold, a description of the dog, age of the dog, and such other pertinent data as the city manager or his officially designated representative may require.

The city manager or his officially designated representative shall have authority to enter upon any area or premises in which a dog kennel or pet shop is located for the purpose of the enforcement of this chapter.

The city manager or his officially designated representative may revoke any license issued pursuant to this chapter whenever he shall determine from an inspection that any dog kennel or pet shop fails to meet all the conditions of this section. Any revocation of a license shall be effective until all conditions of this section have been met and complied with to the satisfaction of the city manager or his officially designated representative and written notice of this fact has been given to the licensee. Upon receipt of such notice the license shall be deemed in full force and effect for the remainder of the original term for which issued.

The city manager or his officially designated representative shall have the power, upon the giving of ten days notice by the United States mail to any licensee under this section, to revoke any license granted to a dog kennel or pet shop operator for a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 493 Sec. 1(1), 1983; Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.16 2: 455.2 4: 455.1 4: 455 4), 1964)

6.12.090 Enforcement—Right of entry.

It shall be the duty of all peace officers, including constables and marshals within the city, to cooperate with and assist the city manager or his officially designated representative and the animal control officer in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. All persons whose duty it is to enforce the provisions of this chapter are empowered to enter upon any private property where any dog is kept or believed to be kept, for the purpose of ascertaining whether any dog is harbored in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 3 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.2 5: 455.1 5: 455 5), 1964)

6.12.100 Duties of officers.

It shall be the duty of peace officers of the city, marshals, constables, and animal control officers:

(1) To receive, take up, and impound:

(A) Any dog found running at large in violation of this chapter or of any law of the state of California,

(B) Any dog which is molesting any person,

(2) To regularly and adequately feed, water, and otherwise care for all dogs impounded under the provisions of this chapter, or to provide for such feeding and watering;

(3) To investigate the condition and behavior of any dog which he has reason to believe is vicious or dangerous and if he finds such dog to be vicious in its habits, he shall report his findings in writing, either in person or by mail, to the owner of such dog if the name and whereabouts of said owner are known, and if unknown, then the dog shall be impounded;

(4) To impound, or humanely destroy and make proper dispositions of the carcasses of dogs which are injured upon the highways, when in the opinion of the officer, such destruction is necessary and humane. Should an injured or destroyed dog be an identified dog, then the owner of said dog shall be notified of its injury or destruction, either in person or by mail;

(5) To do and perform any other acts necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and of the laws of the state of California relating to dogs;

(6) To receive, take up, and impound any sick or injured cat whose owner is unknown or unidentified; to humanely destroy any such injured cat when, in the opinion of the officer, such destruction is necessary and humane; and to make proper disposition of dead cats. (Ord. 158 Sec. 3 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.3 2; 455.2 6: 455.1 6: 455 6), 1964)

6.12.110 Person may deliver dog running at large to poundmaster.

It is lawful for any person to take up any dog running at large in violation of this chapter and promptly to deliver the same to the animal control officer. (Ord. 158 Sec. 3 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.5 3: 455 6.1), 1964)

6.12.120 Redemption of impounded animals—Destruction of unredeemed animals.

(a) An impounded dog may be re deemed by the claimant thereof paying to the city’s designated representative a fee as specified by resolution for each day the dog has been impounded by the city. The fees being established as the reasonable cost to the city of impounding and caring for the dog. No dog over the age of four months shall be released from city impound unless it has been properly licensed and vaccinated in accordance with state of California laws and city of Norco ordinances. An impounded dog or cat may be adopted by paying to the city’s designated representative a fee as specified by resolution. The owner of any animal, i.e., dog, cat, etc., euthanized at the request of the owner by an animal control officer, shall be charged fees as designated by resolution.

(b) Any officer acting under the provisions of this chapter, and impounding a licensed dog, shall give notice in person or by mail to the last known address of the owner of the impounding of such dog. If such dog is not redeemed within ten days from the date of the giving of such notice, the officer having custody of the dog shall dispose of it in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (e) of this section, or shall destroy such dog.

(c) Upon impounding an unlicensed dog, the officer shall give notice to the owner, if known, of the impounding of such dog. If such dog is not redeemed within five days after such notice has been given, the officer shall dispose of such dog in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (e) of this section, or shall destroy such dog.

(d) The officer having custody of any impounded dog may, by human methods, summarily destroy the same if:

(1) The dog is suffering from any incurable, dangerous or contagious disease, providing the city manager or his officially designated representative or a licensed veterinarian shall certify, in writing, that such dog is so suffering; or,

(2) It is an unlicensed vicious dog.

(e) Any officer having in his custody any unredeemed impounded dog, may release the same to any adult person who will pay the pound fees and charges, or to a humane society, organized under the laws of the state of California for the prevention of cruelty to animals, for such disposal as the humane society may choose; provided, however, that if the humane society intends to sell or place the dog, the society shall pay to the impounding officer the pound fee and accumulated charges as are provided in subdivision (a) hereof.

(f) All of the provisions of this section pertaining to impounded unlicensed dogs, except the licensing provisions thereof, shall apply to impounded cats. (Ord. 536 Sec. 1, 1985; Ord. 466 Sec. 2, 1981: Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 5, 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.20 1; 455.2 7: 455.1 7: 455 7), 1964)

6.12.130 Certain acts made unlawful.

It is unlawful:

A. For the owner or person in control of any dog to permit such dog to run at large in any public park or public building or upon any public school grounds, or near any bus stop, or to permit a female dog in heat to run at large at any time;

B. For any person to interfere with, oppose or resist any officer or person empowered to enforce the provisions of this chapter while such officer or other person is engaged in the performance of his duties as herein provided;

C. For any person to remove any impounded animal from the City Pound without the consent of the officer in charge thereof;

D. For any person knowingly to violate any of the provisions of this chapter;

E. For any person, owning or having charge of the custody and control of a dog, whether licensed or unlicensed, to permit such dog to be at large on or in any place in the City of Norco, California, unless such dog is securely leashed and under the immediate control of the person or is confined within the property of the person by an enclosure, which prevents the dog from leaving the property, or is confined in a vehicle in such a manner that it is unable to escape therefrom; provided, however, such a person is not in violation of this section if such a dog is on the person’s property and under his immediate, continuing dominion and control, although not leashed or confined as required hereinabove. “Immediate continuing dominion and control” as used in this subsection is limited in its meaning to the exercise of discipline by the person over a dog in such a manner that the dog by training is unable to run from the person’s premises. It is the intent of the City Council that the exception for dogs under the immediate continuing dominion and control of a person is a matter of defense to be alleged and proved by a person claiming to come within said exception and is not an exception which the people of the State of California have the burden of proving in a case charging a violation of this subsection;

F. For any person to keep or harbor more than 10 cats, other than kittens under the age of three months, upon any residential premises of less than one acre. (Ord. 1094 Sec. 1, 2023; Ord. 157 Sec. 2, 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.4 1, 2; 455.2 8: 455.1 8: 455 8), 1964)

6.12.140 Isolation of animals.

Whenever it is known that any animal has bitten any person, the owner or persons having the custody or possession thereof shall, upon order of the City Manager or his officially designated representative, quarantine it and keep it confined at the owner’s expense for a period of ten days for cats and dogs and 14 days for all other types of animals and shall allow the City Manager or his officially designated representative to make an inspection or examination thereof at any time during such period. Animals quarantined must not be removed from the premises without permission of the City Manager or his officially designated representative. The City Manager or his officially designated representative shall have the authority to impound any animal at the owner’s expense, if the owner fails or refuses to confine the animal. (Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.16 3: 455.2 9: 455.1 9: 455 9), 1964)

6.12.150 Vicious dogs to be restrained—Violation.

If it shall be determined by the City Manager or his officially designated representative, after giving the order of quarantine mentioned in this chapter, that the dog is a vicious dog, as defined in Section 8.07.010, although not afflicted with rabies, the vicious dog shall be subject to, and handled pursuant to, Chapter 8.07. (Ord. 1094 Sec. 1, 2023; Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.2 10: 455.1 10: 455 10), 1964)

6.12.160 Sign posting indicating quarantine.

The City Manager or his officially designated representative may, in his discretion, post or cause to be posted an appropriate sign on any premises where a dog has been quarantined pursuant to this chapter to warn the public of the fact. It is unlawful for any person to remove a sign posted pursuant to this section without permission of the City Manager or his officially designated representative. (Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.2 11: 455.1 11: 455 11), 1964)

6.12.170 Animal appearing to have rabies—Further examination.

If it shall appear to the City Manager or his officially designated representative that a dog or other animal has rabies, he may destroy such animal forthwith, or hold the animal for further examination for such time as he may consider advisable. (Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.2 12: 455.1 12: 455 12), 1964)

6.12.180 Animal with rabies biting another animal—Confinement.

Whenever any animal shall be bitten by another animal having rabies, or shows any symptoms of rabies, the owner or person having the possession of the animal shall immediately notify the City Manager or his officially designated representative, and confine the animal, and keep it confined until it is established to the satisfaction of the City Manager or his officially designated representative that it does not have rabies. The City Manager or his officially designated representative shall have the power to quarantine any such animal, or impound it at the owner’s expense if the owner or person having possession thereof shall fail to confine such animal immediately, or in case the owner or person having the possession thereof is not readily accessible. (Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.2 13: 455.1 13: 455 13), 1964)

6.12.190 Taking dog into city when rabies exists—From where rabies exists.

No person shall take a dog into the incorporated territory of the City in which rabies exists or has existed within the preceding six months, nor bring a dog into the City from any county or city and county in which rabies exists or has existed within the preceding six months. (Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.2 14: 455.1 14: 455 14), 1964)

6.12.200 Rabies epidemic measures.

Whenever the City Manager or his officially designated representative shall determine that an epidemic of rabies exists or is threatened, he shall have the authority to take such measures as may be reasonably necessary to prevent the spread of the disease, including the declaration of a quarantine against any or all animals in any area in the city as the City Manager or his officially designated representative may determine and define, for a period of not more than 120 days. An additional or extended quarantine period may also be declared if the same shall be deemed necessary by the City Manager or his officially designated representative for the protection and preservation of the public health, peace, and safety. Any quarantine declared under the provisions of this section other than as restricted herein, shall be upon such conditions as the City Manager or his officially designated representative may determine and declare. (Ord. 158 Sec. 2 (part), 1971; Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.2 15: 455.1 15: 455 IS), 1964)

6.12.210 False tags or identification.

It is unlawful for any person to place upon or attach to a dog, any false, counterfeit or unauthorized tag for the purpose of evading the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.2 16: 455.1 16: 455 16), 1964)

6.12.220 Agreement with veterinarian.

The city council may enter into a written agreement or agreements with any veterinarian licensed by the state of California, or any organized humane society or association, which will undertake to carry out the provisions of this chapter and maintain and operate a pound and license, take up, impound and dispose of animals. Any such veterinarian or society or association which shall enter into an agreement shall carry out all the provisions of this chapter in the manner herein prescribed. (Ord. 8 Sec. 2 (County Ords. 455.2 17: 455.1 17: 455 17), 1964)

6.12.230 Violation—Penalties.

(Repealed Ord. 634, 1991) (Ord. 527 Sec. 4 (part), 1984: Ord. 417 Sec. 3 (part), 1978)