Chapter 6.24
LICENSING
Sections:
6.24.010 Animal licenses – Generally.
6.24.020 Guard or attack dog license.
6.24.010 Animal licenses – Generally.
A. The following animal licenses shall be required: dog licenses, guard and attack dog licenses, kennels – commercial, and dangerous animal licenses. The licenses shall not be transferable. Applications for licenses and permits shall be made on forms approved by the director of the animal control authority and shall be accompanied by the fee set by city resolution and proof of alteration if the animal is altered. Licenses shall be issued in the name of the owner and shall be numbered serially. An identification tag inscribed with “Wenatchee Valley Animal Control” and a number corresponding to the license shall be issued. The licenses shall be issued for the period of one year from date purchased. Any owner of a dog which is four months of age or older must obtain a valid license for each such animal. Each year a new license must be purchased before the existing license expiration date.
B. Penalties.
1. It is a civil infraction for any dog owner to fail to license his or her dog when required, or fail to display conspicuously a license identification tag on any dog found or observed off of the owner’s property when licensing is required as provided in this section. Each day’s violation constitutes a separate offense.
2. The penalty for any violation outlined herein, except as provided in subsection (B)(3) of this section, shall be as set forth in Chapter 6.40 EMC.
3. These penalty provisions do not apply to owners of dangerous dogs who fail to register said animal. Rather, he or she is subject to the penalty provisions of Chapter 16.08 RCW et seq. or any amendments thereto. (Ord. 862 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
6.24.020 Guard or attack dog license.
No person shall use a guard dog or attack dog without first obtaining a guard or attack dog license. The application for the guard or attack dog license shall certify the following information to the director:
A. The name and address of the owner of the guard dog or attack dog, a description of the dog, and the address of and the business name, if any, of the premises the dog will guard;
B. The name and address of the trainer, the name and address of the purveyor of the dog;
C. That the premises the dog will guard is adequately secured for safety of the public;
D. That signs are displayed on the premises at all entrances clearly warning that a guard or attack dog is on duty;
E. That the user of the guard or attack dog is aware of and understands the aggressive nature of the dog. (Ord. 862 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
6.24.030 License fees.
The city of Entiat hereby adopts dog license and registration fees and other animal control fees as set forth by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 862 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)