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6.5A Page 23 (a) No permit obtained under this section is transferable. If the owner's address or the location where the animal is kept changes or the owner transfers ownership of the animal, the permit shall become null and void and an application for a new permit must be s~bmitted to the Animal Control Officer. (b) A permit issued under this chapter is subject to renewal and approval each year and is subject to conditions and requirements existing as of the date of renewal. The permittee shall pay an annual fee for this permit pursuant to the procedures established by the Division of Animal Control Services. If permittee fails to file an application for renewal or pay the permit fee prior to the permit anniversary date the permit shall automatically become void. The fee for such permit shall be as set forth in section 6.04.240. This fee shall not be refundable. (c) If the owner or permittee has a history of multiple violations of this Chapter 6.04 or of the conditions of any previously issued dangerous animal permit, the Animal Control Officer or Hearing Officer may deny the permit and impound the animal for appropriate disposition as determined by the Animal Control Officer or Hearing Officer." SECTION 6. Section 6.04.095 is hereby added to Chapter 6.04 of the Redwood City Municipal Code to read as follows: "6.04.095 Hearing procedures. (a) The hearing pursuant to this section shall be conducted by a hearing officer or designated representative appointed by the Director of the Environmental Services Agency. The hearings shall be scheduled no less than five (5) working days and no more than fifteen (15) working days from the receipt of the request for the hearing unless agreed upon by the involved Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer and the animal owner. A hearing may be continued if the Hearing Officer deems it necessary and proper or if the owner, or Animal Control Officer and/or Peace Officer shows good cause. (b) The hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner consistent with due process of law. Both the owner of the animal and Animal Control Officer and/or Peace Officer may be represented by counsel. The parties may present relevant evidence and call and cross-examine witnesses. The strict rules of evidence shall not be applicable. Any relevant evidence may be admitted if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs. The hearing shall be tape-recorded and all documentary evidence submitted at the hearing shall be preserved. Any party may arrange for a court reporter to be present. Any party desiring the presence of a court reporter shall make all necessary arrangements and shall be responsible for payment of all costs. Atty/Ord.248 121405 ,., ' ,-"",.. ,-,.._,--- ,-,--_... ,---.,--..- -- .,- ..-- ,-..-,-.- -- ....,- .,'---.....,.. ~.._....