§ 12-2-204. SAME - FEES.

(a)

Established by the County Administrative Officer. The County Administrative Officer shall establish the license fee which shall be the same for both dogs and cats within the categories established by this subtitle.

(b)

Sterilized/unsterilized differential.

(1)

There shall be a higher license fee for unsterilized dogs or cats than for sterilized dogs or cats.

(2)

The differential shall be in a ratio of not less than two to one (2:1).

(c)

Later sterilized dog or cat.

(1)

If an unsterilized dog or cat is sterilized after being licensed, the owner of the dog or cat is eligible for a rebate in the amount of the difference between license fees for unsterilized and sterilized dogs or cats.

(2)

The rebate shall be paid on application to the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections.

(d)

Licensing and microchipping through Animal Services Division.

(1)

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the owner of a dog or cat has had the dog or cat vaccinated against rabies by the Animal Services Division, the Animal Services Division may issue the owner a license free of charge.

(2)

The Animal Services Division may offer to place a microchip in the dog or cat free of charge.

(1988 Code, § 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; Bill No. 122-10, §§ 5, 30, 1-16-2011; Bill No. 43-16 , § 2, 7-18-2016)