Chapter 6.08
DOG LICENSES1
Sections:
6.08.015 Maximum number of dogs.
6.08.020 License fees – Due date.
6.08.030 Dogs at large prohibited – Exception.
6.08.040 Animal control services.
6.08.050 Impoundment authorized when – Redemption fees.
6.08.010 License required.
It is unlawful for any person to own or have custody or possession of any dog in the town without having secured a license therefor from the clerk/treasurer of the town. (Ord. 333 § 1, 1970).
6.08.015 Maximum number of dogs.
It is unlawful for any person to keep more than three dogs that are over four months of age on any premises or at any household within the town. (Ord. 645 § 2, 2004; Ord. 619 § 1, 2002; Ord. 596 § 2, 2000).
6.08.020 License fees – Due date.
The annual license fee shall be $25.00 for all unneutered dogs and $20.00 for all neutered dogs for each calendar year or portion thereof and shall be due and payable on or before January 31st of each year. The town clerk/treasurer shall provide a suitable license tag which shall be attached to a collar on the dog. These licenses are nontransferable and shall be issued for each dog, which shall be described by name, breed, sex and color. A late license fee of $35.00 shall be charged for licensing any dog that was required to be licensed and not licensed by January 31st of any year. (Ord. 823 § 1, 2020; Ord. 554, 1995; Ord. 411, 1979; Ord. 390, 1976; Ord. 333 § 2, 1970).
6.08.030 Dogs at large prohibited – Exception.
It is unlawful for any person having a dog, whether licensed or not, in his custody or possession to allow the dog to roam, run or stray away from the premises of the owner, except that the dog be on a leash and controlled by owner or some other authorized competent person; and except that a dog in or upon a vehicle need not be on a leash. (Ord. 333 § 3, 1970).
6.08.040 Animal control services.
The town may contract with a qualified entity to perform animal control services, and this entity shall have authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 522 § 1, 1993; Ord. 333 § 3A, 1970).
6.08.050 Impoundment authorized when – Redemption fees.
Any dog found in violation of this chapter may be impounded and held at the animal control authority or other place appropriate for the animal.
Officers impounding dogs shall post a notice at the Town Hall giving a complete description of the animal and a date and time of impound. This notice need not be posted if the owner was notified of the impound. If ownership is known and personal notice cannot be given, the officer shall notify the owner of impound by mail.
The impounded animal shall be held for a period of 72 hours commencing at 1:00 a.m. following the date of detainment, excluding the days that the holding facility is not open. Injured, diseased, or wild animals need not be held, but may be disposed of in a humane manner at the discretion of the director of the animal control authority.
No detained animal shall be released to the owner until all applicable fees are paid. Fees shall be charged based upon the animal control authority’s then applicable charges for administration, handling, vaccinations, boarding, and any other services provided.
Anyone claiming ownership of an impounded animal must prove ownership. Impounded animals not claimed within 72 hours become the property of the animal control authority or other detainment facility and may be destroyed in a humane manner or held for adoption. (Ord. 596 § 4, 2000; Ord. 563 § 22, 1996; Ord. 522 § 2, 1993; Ord. 333 § 4, 1970).
6.08.060 Violation – Penalty.
Repealed by Ord. 596. (Ord. 522 § 4, 1993; Ord. 515, 1992; Ord. 422 §§ 2, 3, 1980; Ord. 333 § 6, 1970. Formerly 6.08.070).
Prior legislation: Ord. 323.