Chapter 9 - Restrictions on Dog and Cat Sales at Retail Pet Stores

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15-9-1 - Sale of Dogs and Cats by Pet Shops.#

It shall be unlawful for any pet shop to sell or offer for sale a dog or cat.

(Ord. 21-10-06, 10/21/2021)

15-9-2 - Display of Dogs or Cats Available for Adoption.#

It shall be unlawful for any pet shop to provide space for the display of adoptable dogs or cats unless all of the following requirements are met: 1.

Any dog or cat displayed for adoption is displayed by either an animal rescue organization or a public animal shelter;

2.

No part of any fees associated with the display or adoption of a dog or cat, including but not limited to adoption fees or fees for the provision of space, shall be paid to or received by the host pet shop or to any entity affiliated with or under common ownership with the host pet shop;

3.

The host pet shop shall not have any ownership interest in any animal displayed for adoption; and

4.

Each dog or cat displayed for adoption shall be adopted for total fees not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00).

(Ord. 21-10-06, 10/21/2021)

15-9-3 - Penalty.#

A violation of this Chapter shall be a class C misdemeanor and each sale, offer for sale, or provision of space made in violation of this Chapter shall constitute a separate violation.

(Ord. 21-10-06, 10/21/2021)