§ 12-2-203. SAME - APPLICATION.

(a)

Contents. The application for a dog or cat license shall require the applicant to state:

(1)

The name, address, telephone number, and election district of the owner of the dog or cat;

(2)

The name, breed, color, age, and sex of the dog or cat;

(3)

Whether the dog or cat is sterilized or unsterilized; and

(4)

If applicable, that the dog is a protection-trained dog or canine guard.

(b)

Proof of rabies inoculation.

(1)

(i)

Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an owner shall submit with an application a valid certificate of rabies inoculation or other evidence of vaccination issued by:

1.

A veterinarian; or

2.

Anti-rabies clinic recognized by the Health Officer.

(ii)

The certificate or other evidence shall state the vaccination date, expiration date, and type of vaccine used.

(2)

The owner may submit an exemption letter from a veterinarian instead of the rabies vaccination certificate when, in the opinion of the veterinarian, rabies inoculation is not advisable due to the impaired physical condition of the animal.

(c)

Proof of sterilization. If the owner claims that a dog or cat is sterilized, the owner shall present a certificate of sterilization from a veterinarian which shall include a description of the dog or cat, and state the name, breed, color, age, and sex of the dog or cat.

(1988 Code, §§ 6-112, 6-113) (Bill No. 3-00, § 4, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 63-01, § 1, 8-10-2001; Bill No. 72-03, § 26, 7-1-2004)