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<br />guide or hearing dog training facility such as Canine Companions, or for dogs which have served as a
<br />member of the armed forces of the United States of America, or any dog used by a local law enforcement
<br />agency for the purposes of crime prevention or control. Dog or cat licenses are not transferable between
<br />owners; however, if the dog or cat dies and the owner acquires a new dog or cat, the license is transferable
<br />to the new dog or cat. The license does not have to be renewed until the original purchase anniversary date,
<br />The fee paid for a dog or cat license is not refundable.
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<br />(b) Exemptions. The licensing provisions in this ordinance are not applicable to the following:
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<br />(1) Dogs or cats used for diagnostic purposes or research, the use having been approved by the California
<br />State Department of Health Services pursuant to section 1666 of the Health and Safety Code.
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<br />(2) Dogs or cats used for teaching purposes in recognized educational institutions,
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<br />(3) Dogs or cats owned by veterinarians which are licensed by the State and kept on the premises used by
<br />said veterinarians in their practice,
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<br />(4) Dogs or cats kept by owners of pet shops for purposes of sale, for circuses, for animal exhibits, or for
<br />other enterprises for which a business license has been granted by a local government.
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<br />(c) Tags. The Licensing Program shall procure plates or tags which bear the number of the license or
<br />registration. A record shall be kept with the name of the owner or possessor together with a description of
<br />the dog, cat, or wolf hybrid for which the license or registration is issued and the number of the license or
<br />registration, and a tag shall be provided to such person upon payment for such license or registration as
<br />provided by this code.
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<br />(d) Duplicate Tags. Whenever a tag has been lost or stolen, the owner or possessor of the cat, dog, or wolf
<br />hybrid concerned may request a duplicate tag upon payment of the required fee and on making and
<br />subscribing to an affidavit of such loss and filing t"e same with the Licensing Program.
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<br />(e) Wearing of Tag Required. The owner of a dog, cat or wolf hybrid for which a license or registration is
<br />required shall affix such tag to a suitable collar, which collar shall remain on the dog, cat or wolf hybrid at all
<br />times,
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<br />(f) Alternative Identification/Implants. Animals with microchip implants or other permanent identification
<br />acceptable to Animal Control Services shall not be required 10 wear a tag or collar. All other licensing and
<br />registration requirements of this section shall apply to such cat, dog, or wolf hybrid,
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<br />(g) Records. The owner or operator of any kennel, animal breeding facility, pet shop, or any place or
<br />establishment where animals are sold shall keep a permanent record of the name, address, and phone
<br />number of the purchaser of any dog, cat, or wolf hybrid along with the breed, color, sex, and age of each
<br />animal sold or given away and shall forward such information to the Animal Control Services within thirty (30)
<br />days thereafter. An Animal Control Officer shall have the right to inspect such records during normal
<br />business hours, with forty-eight (48) hours prior notice to the owner or operator.
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<br />(h) Veterinarian Responsibilities. Every veterinarian who vaccinates or causes or directs to be vaccinated in
<br />the County any dog, cat, or wolf hybrid with anti-rabies vaccine shall certify that such animal has been
<br />vaccinated. Every veterinarian shall submit to the licensing authority a copy of the County-approved
<br />anti-rabies vaccination form, within ten (10) days of the beginning of each month, for any dog, cat or wolf
<br />hybrid which he/she vaccinates or directs to be vaccinated with anti-rabies during the previous month. An
<br />Animal Control Officer or Animal Licensing Officer shall have the right to inspect records of rabies
<br />vaccinations during normal business hours. (Prior code § 3330,3; Ord, 966, 10/23/51; Ord, 2551, 12/12/78;
<br />Ord, 2573, 03/20n9; Ord, 2719, 01/20/81; Ord. 2758, 12/01/81; Ord, 2850, 07/19/83; Ord. 3017, 11/20/84);
<br />Ord. 3030,05/14/85; Ord. 3123, 09/15/87; Ord. 3144, 05/17/88; Ord. 3344,11/19/91; Ord, 3653, 5/23/95;
<br />Ord. 3911, 06/01/99)
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<br />6.04.045 Three year licenses for dogs and cats.
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<br />Notwithstanding section 6.04.040, a three year license may be obtained for a cat or dog (excluding
<br />wolf-hybrids) by submitting to the licensing program adequate proof of a three year rabies vaccination of the
<br />animal to be licensed and payment of the applicable fees as set forth in section 6.04.290 of this code. (Ord.
<br />4090,01/15/02)
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<br />6.04.050 Wolf hybrid registration.
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