§ 2-4-6. Display of license tag; cat identification.

(a)

Dogs. Unless otherwise exempted by this ordinance, all dogs required to have a tag must wear the tag when outside. Other types of identification are encouraged, such as microchips or tattoos, in addition to the required license tag.

(b)

Cats. Unless otherwise exempted by this ordinance, all cats are required to have a tag. A cat shall be required to wear its tag or be microchipped, tattooed, or have an ear tip that can be used to identify the cat and link it to the owner or custodian when outside.

(c)

Exemptions.

(1)

An animal actively participating in a field trial, obedience trial, training exercise, conformation show, and/or match or any other organized legal public competition, will not be required to wear its tag while participating in the activity. However, the handler must keep the tag on his or her person during the event. Dogs or cats kept in an enclosure such as a kennel or cage are not required to wear tags. Tags for such animals shall be in the possession of the owner or the person responsible for the animal.

(2)

Authorized shelters and approved government agencies shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.

(d)

Transfer of license tags. A tag shall not be transferred from one animal to another.

(e)

Lost tags. A replacement tag must be purchased and in place within ten (10) calendar days if the original tag is lost, misplaced, or stolen.

(Ord. No. 12-10, § 1, 5-8-12)