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As Amended by Ordinance 03-8
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| Legal Disclaimer:
This document has Ordinance 03-8 merged into the applicable sections of Ordinance 00-26
as provided for in Ordinance 03-8.
Readers are advised that the information contained within the pages of this document is
believed to be accurate. However, no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness,
or adequacy of the information are made. Readers are encouraged to review the official version
of all documents upon which they plan to rely.
The official recorded copy of these documents are located in the Clerk of the Circuit Court,
BOCC Records Section. Reference copies are available at public libraries and the County Attorney’s
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SECTION 18. PERMIT APPLICATION AND RENEWAL PROCEDURES
- Application for a permit, or for a renewal of a permit, shall be made in a manner
and on the forms prescribed by the department. Application for all permit renewals must be
submitted to the department at least 30 days prior to expiration. The applicable fee must accompany
the application for a permit or its renewal.
- Each applicant shall be required as part of the application process to submit a sworn
or affirmed statement that they are in compliance with all permit requirements and standards,
and shall disclose any previous denial, suspension or revocation of a prior permit. In addition,
each applicant shall submit to an annual inspection of the business premises on the behalf
of the department during the application or renewal process. The inspection of a pet dealer,
kennel, cattery or permitted animal rescue adoption organization must be conducted by a veterinarian
or a qualified employee of the department. If the inspection is conducted by a veterinarian
who is not employed by the county, the applicant must provide to the department his or her
name, address, and telephone number at least 2 weeks before the planned inspection. The veterinarian
shall use inspection criteria and forms provided by the department and must sign an agreement
with the department pertaining to this prior to being authorized to perform the inspection.
- Each permit application must be completed and signed by the owner of the business, if an
individual. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall contain the name and address
of each partner thereof. If the applicant is a corporation, firm, or association, the application
shall contain the entity name and address, state of incorporation (if applicable), the names
and addresses of each director and officer, and the name and address of the registered agent.
The application shall be signed by a duly authorized officer.
- The application and supporting
documentation must be complete, truthful and correct. Falsification of applicant information
is grounds for denial or revocation of a permit in accordance with section 21 of this Ordinance
and is also punishable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 837, Florida Statutes.
The department shall examine the application, notify the applicant of errors or omissions,
and request any additional information needed to complete the application.
- In the event an
inspection reveals the permitted activity is not in compliance with the provisions of this
Ordinance, a written statement shall be furnished to the applicant or permittee by the department
indicating the provisions being violated and either allowing the applicant or permittee to
correct the items within a specified length of time as determined by the department from
receipt of the statement, or informing the applicant or permittee that the permit will be denied,
suspended or revoked. A temporary permit may be issued pending full compliance. Failure of
an applicant or permittee to correct all violations within the time allowed may result in the
denial, suspension or revocation of the permit.
- A permit may be denied if a person fails to
certify that he or she has no prior criminal conviction relating to the maltreatment of animals.
Such denial may extend to the employees of the business for which the permit is being sought.
- First time applicants shall be required to complete an education program provided by the
department that illustrates proper care of animals and an overview of the permitting process.
If a permittee is cited for a violation of the conditions of the permit, that individual may
be required to attend a seminar, provided by the department, that illustrates proper care of
animals.
- Each permit shall be issued in the name of the owner and is non-transferable.
- The permit
must be prominently displayed in a conspicuous place inside the permittee's facility. The
permit shall bear the distinctive seal of the County of Hillsborough.
- The department shall
issue or renew a permit upon being satisfied that all standards required by this Ordinance
and any other applicable laws, rules or regulations have been satisfied. The department shall
grant or deny the reapplication for a permit within 30 days from the date upon which the
applicant submits a completed application or receipt of timely requested additional information
or correction of errors or omissions. Upon the effective date of this Ordinance, permitted
businesses may continue to operate without a permit for 45 days, provided they are operating
in accordance with the provisions of the other sections of this Ordinance.
- If a permitted business
is sold or changes ownership, the new or prospective owner must make application to the department
for a new permit within 15 days.
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