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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
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BOCC Records Section. Reference copies are available at public libraries and the County Attorney’s
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SECTION 6. DISPLAY OF TAG; CAT IDENTIFICATION
- DOGS
Unless otherwise exempted by this Ordinance, all DOGS required to have a TAG must wear the TAG
when outside. Other types of identification, such as microchips or TATTOOS, are also encouraged.
- CATS
Unless otherwise exempted by this Ordinance, all CATS are required to have a TAG. A CAT shall
be required to wear its TAG or be microchipped, tattooed, or have an ear tag that can be used
to identify the CAT and link it to the OWNER when outside. The numbers/letters from the microchip,
TATTOO, or ear tag that uniquely identify the CAT must be provided to the DEPARTMENT at the time
of licensure.
- EXCEPTIONS
- An ANIMAL actively participating in a field trial, obedience trial, training exercise, conformation
show and/or match or any other organized legal public competition, will not be required to wear
its TAG while participating in the activity. However, the handler must keep the TAG on his or
her person during the event. DOGS or CATS kept in an enclosure such as a kennel or cage are not
required to wear TAGS. TAGS for such ANIMALS shall be in the possession of the OWNER or the PERSON
responsible for the ANIMAL.
- AUTHORIZED SHELTERS and APPROVED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES shall be exempt from the provisions
of this section.
- TRANSFER OF TAGS
A TAG shall not be transferred from one ANIMAL to another ANIMAL.
- LOST TAGS
A replacement TAG must be purchased and in place within 10 calendar days if the original TAG
is lost, misplaced or stolen.
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