Sec. 3-6.3. - Penalties for operation of a kennel without a license.

(a)

Any person or organization who operates as a kennel without a currently valid license shall, upon conviction, plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere, be subject to the penalties in section 1-16 of the Code of Ordinances. Each day of operation shall constitute a separate offense. Advertisement of services consistent with the operation of a kennel shall be sufficient evidence of operation of a kennel.

(b)

Any animals being held by any person or in any facility that is operating as an unlicensed kennel or whose license has been revoked, may be impounded for safekeeping.

(1)

All pound fees and costs associated for the keeping of pets held due to violation of this section shall be paid by the operator or owner of the unlicensed entity. All fees to be recovered in the manner provided in section 3-8 of this chapter.

(2)

Any animals may be released to their owners upon providing proof of ownership.

(3)

All pet dispositions shall be as provided in section 3-26 of this chapter.

(Ch. 755, § I, 12-3-19)