Chapter 6.10
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Sections:
6.10.020 Permits for commercial animal establishments or animal shelters.
6.10.030 Issuance, revocation, and the like.
6.10.010 Licenses.
(A) Any person owning, keeping, harboring or having custody of any animal over three months of age within this town must obtain a license as herein provided. This provision may not apply to the keeping of small cage birds, aquatic and amphibian animals, or hamsters, guinea pigs and gerbils solely as pets.
(B) Written application for licenses shall be made to the licensing authority which shall include the name and address of the applicant, the description of the animal, the appropriate fee, and rabies certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian or anti-rabies clinic.
(C) If not revoked, licenses for the keeping of dogs and cats shall be for a period of one year.
(D) Application for a license must be made within 30 days after obtaining a dog or cat over three months, except that this requirement will not apply to a nonresident keeping a dog or cat within the town for no longer than 60 days.
(E) License fees shall not be required for seeing-eye dogs or governmental police dogs.
(F) Upon acceptance of the license application and fee, the licensing authority shall issue a durable tag or identification collar stamped with the identifying number and the year of issuance. Tags should be designed so that they may be conveniently fastened or riveted to the animal’s harness or collar.
(G) Dogs and cats must wear identification tags or collars at all times when off the premises of the owners.
(H) The licensing authority shall maintain a record of the identifying numbers of all tags issued and shall make this record available to the public.
(I) The licensing period shall begin with the fiscal year and shall run for one year. The regular license application period shall be deemed to be 30 days prior to and up to 60 days after the start of the fiscal year. A special late application period shall begin 61 days following the start of the fiscal year and ends with the start of the succeeding application period. A special late fee in the amount identified in the schedule in this chapter may be charged for all applications made during the special late application period.
(J) A license shall be issued after payment of the applicable fee shown in the following schedule:
Fee Schedule Regular Licensing Period
(1) For each unneutered male dog, $10.00.
(2) For each unneutered male cat, $10.00.
(3) For each unspayed female dog, $10.00.
(4) For each unspayed female cat, $10.00.
(5) For each neutered male dog, $7.00.
(6) For each neutered male cat, $7.00.
(7) For each spayed female dog, $7.00.
(8) For each spayed female cat, $7.00.
(9) For each pet other than a cat or dog, $7.00.
Fee Schedule Late Licensing Period
(1) For each unneutered male dog, $15.00.
(2) For each unneutered male cat, $15.00.
(3) For each unspayed female dog, $15.00.
(4) For each unspayed female cat, $15.00.
(5) For each neutered male dog, $12.00.
(6) For each neutered male cat, $12.00.
(7) For each spayed female dog, $12.00.
(8) For each spayed female cat, $12.00.
(9) For each pet other than a cat or dog, $12.00.
(K) A duplicate license may be obtained upon payment of a $5.00 replacement fee.
(L) No person shall use the license for any animal other than the animal for which the license was issued. [Ord. 730, 1976; Ord. 730A, 1988; Ord. 1065, 1997; Ord. 1687 § 4, 2018. Code 1983 § 4-26; Code 2000 § 92.20].
Penalty, see HMC 6.05.110.
6.10.020 Permits for commercial animal establishments or animal shelters.
(A) No person shall operate a commercial animal establishment or animal shelter without first obtaining a permit in accordance with this section.
(B) The licensing authority shall promulgate regulations for the issuance of permits and shall include requirements for humane care for all animals and for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable laws. The licensing authority may amend such regulations from time to time as deemed desirable for public health and welfare and for the protection of animals.
(C) Upon showing by an applicant for a permit that he is willing and able to comply with the regulations promulgated by the licensing authority, a permit shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee, after inspection.
(D) The permit period shall begin with the fiscal year and shall run for one year.
Renewal applications for permits shall be made 30 days prior to and up to 60 days after the start of the fiscal year. Applications for permits to establish a new commercial establishment under the provisions of this chapter may be made at any time.
(E) If there is a change in the ownership of a commercial animal establishment, the new owner may have the current permit transferred to his name by paying a $10.00 transfer fee.
(F) Permits shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee:
(1) For each kennel authorized to house less than 15 dogs or cats, $25.00.
(2) For each kennel authorized to house 15 or more but less than 50 dogs or cats, $40.00.
(3) For each kennel authorized to house 50 or more dogs or cats, $65.00.
(4) For each pet shop, $55.00.
(5) For each riding stable, $75.00.
(6) For each auction, $25.00.
(7) For each zoological park, $50.00.
(8) For each circus, $50.00.
(9) For each performing animal exhibition, $25.00.
(10) For each grooming establishment, $15.00.
(G) Every facility regulated by this chapter shall be considered a separate enterprise and shall require an individual permit.
(H) Persons operating kennels for the breeding of dogs and cats which handle less than 10 animals may elect to license such animals individually.
(I) No fee may be required of any veterinary hospital, animal shelter, or government-operated zoological park.
(J) Any person who has a change in the category under which a permit was issued shall be subject to reclassification and appropriate adjustment in the permit fee shall be made.
(K) Permits issued to any commercial establishment under this chapter shall be displayed prominently at the place of business covered by this permit. [Ord. 730, 1976; Ord. 730A, 1988. Code 1983 § 4-27; Code 2000 § 92.21].
Penalty, see HMC 6.05.110.
6.10.030 Issuance, revocation, and the like.
(A) The licensing authority may revoke any permit or license if the person holding the permit or license refuses or fails to comply with this chapter, the regulations promulgated by the licensing authority, or any law governing the protection and keeping of animals.
(B) Any person whose permit or license is revoked shall, within 10 days thereafter, humanely dispose of all animals owned, kept or harbored by such person and no part of the permit or license fee shall be refunded.
(C) It shall be a condition of the issuance of any permit or license that the licensing authority shall be permitted to inspect all animals and the premises where animals are kept. Entry shall occur during reasonable business hours. Entry shall be with the consent of a rightful occupant of the premises, except where a public safety emergency justifies a warrantless entry. If entry is refused, a warrant may be procured to inspect the premises under the terms of IC 36-7-9-15. If permission for such inspections is refused, the licensing authority shall revoke the permit or license of the refusing owner.
(D) If the applicant has withheld or falsified any information on the application, the licensing authority shall refuse to issue the permit or license.
(E) No person who has been convicted of cruelty to animals shall be issued a permit or license to operate a commercial animal establishment.
(F) Any person having been denied a license or permit shall not reapply for a period of 30 days. Each reapplication shall be accompanied by a $10.00 fee. [Ord. 730, 1976; amended during 2012 recodification. Code 1983 § 4-28; Code 2000 § 92.22].