A. No person shall own or keep any dog over six months old within one-quarter mile of the city and borough road system unless such dog is licensed. Application for such license shall be made to the animal control officer within 90 days after the arrival of the dog and shall state the name and address of the owner and the name, breed, color, age and sex of the dog. The license fee shall be paid at the time of making application, a numbered receipt given to the applicant and a numbered metallic tag for the dog shall be issued to the owner. No license or tag shall be issued unless it is shown by a veterinarian’s statement, in writing, that the dog for which the license is sought has received an immunization for rabies which shall remain effective for the licensing period. Such proof may consist of, but shall not be limited to, a statement or receipt from a veterinarian showing such immunization and the period of protection.

B. The license fees shall be determined by the chief of police in consultation with the animal hearing board.

C. A commercial kennel owner may obtain a kennel license for $50.00 yearly in lieu of individual licenses of the dogs, provided all dogs owned or kept by the kennel have been vaccinated for rabies.

D. All licenses required by subsection A, B or C of this section shall be issued for a term to be determined by the chief of police in consultation with the animal hearing board. Licenses must be renewed during the month prior to their expiration.

E. No person shall use any dog license receipt or license tag issued for another dog unless legal transfer of the dog has been made.

F. The keeper of any potentially dangerous or dangerous dog must obtain a special license as required under SGC 8.05.088. (Ord. 15-16 § 4, 2015; Ord. 11-17 § 4, 2011; Ord. 10-25 § 4, 2010; Ord. 02-1656 § 4(A), 2002; Ord. 88-822 § 4, 1988; Ord. 87-789 § 4, 1988; Ord. 86-729 §§ 4(B, C, D), 1986; Ord. 79-405 § 4(1), 1979; Ord. 73-58 § 3, 1973; B.C.S. § 9.03.020; S.G.C. § 8.04.020.)