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CI1apter 6~O4 ANIMAL CONTROL http://www.ordlink.comlc '."¡/sanmateo/ DA T ArrIT~O6/Chapter . - &- 7' -'" 6.04.020 Animal control program. (a) Responsibility. The Animal Control Program is responsible for the enforcement of this ordinance, and the duties of the Director thereof and his officers, agents, and employees shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) To administer an animal control shelter and keep such records as may be required by law or contract. (2) To impound animals which are in violation of this ordinance, or for the safekeeping of the animal to protect its health and welfare. (3) To remove and dispose of the carcass of any animal found on any public highway, street, alley, or other public place. (4) To quarantine animals under the direction of the County Health Officer. (5) To destroy and dispose of animals after due notice to the owner and pursuant to the procedures set forth herein. (6) To sell, when appropriate, impounded animals after due notice to the owner. (7) To enforce all provisions of this ordinance. (b) Scope of Authority of Animal Control Officers. Animal Control Officers appointed pursuant to California Civil Code section 607f shall have the authority to issue notices to appear in court pursuant to chapter 5c (commencing with section 853.5 of title 3 of part 2 of the Penal Code of the State of California) for violations of State and local animal control laws. This authOl'ity is based on section 607g of the California Civil Code. (c) Right to Contract for Animal Control Services. The governing body may contract for animal control services to be performed County wide, including cities. provided agreement is made with other concerned jurisdictions. (Prior code § 3330.1; Ord. 966,10/23/51; Ord. 2551,12/12/78; Ord 2758,12/01/81; Ord. 2850, 07/19/83; Ord. 3123, 09/15/87) 6.04.030 Rabies vaccinations. Every dog or cat owner. after his/her dog or cat attains the age of four (4) months of age and/or within ten working days of purchasing a license shall procure from a licensed veterinarian, an anti-rabies vaccination to be administered in the manner prescribed or approved by the State of California Department of Public Health. This vaccination shall be obtained prior to issuing a license for the dog or cat In addition, proof of vaccination shall be provided to the licensing program. (Prior code § 3330.2; Ord 966, 10/23/51; Ord. 2551, 12/12/78; Ord. 2758,12/01/81; Ord. 2850, 07/19/83; Ord. 3030, 05/14/85; Ord. 3123, 09/15/87; Ord. 3344, 11/19/91; Ord. 3653, 5/23/95) 6.04.040 Dog and cat licenses. (a) Requirements. An annual license fee shall be paid for every dog or cat over the age of four (4) months owned or harbored in unincorporated San Mateo County. Said annual license fee shall be first due when the animal reaches four (4) months of age or within 60 days after the dog or cat is acquired, and due on the anniversary date of the original purchase date each year thereafter. New residents shall have sixty (60) days in which to acquire such license. Persons renewing their license shall have thirty (30) days following their due date before being delinquent and having to pay a late penalty. The fee for such license shall be as set forth in section 6.04.290. The fee paid for the licensing of spayed or neutered dogs and cats shall be less than said license fee for unaltered cats or dogs upon presentation of the proper certification. The license fee paid by persons over the age of 60 shall be at a discount. For purposes of this section any surcharge on the license fee imposed under section 6.04.290 shall not be considered part of the license fee. Any person who shall fail to pay such license fee after said fee is due, or said dog or cat is required to be licensed, shall in addition to paying any past due license fee or fees, also pay a penalty in accordance with section 6.04.290. A license shall be obtained, but no license fee shall be payable for the licensing of any dog being raised, trained or used to assist handicapped persons (such as those provided by Canine Companions) including but not limited to any dog which is being trained for guide or hearing purposes by a resident of the County or used for guide or hearing purposes by a handicapped resident of the County and which has come from a 3 of 15 EXH\8\T A