§ 5-106. Seller's permit; sterilization required for violation.

(a)

Any person who sells or offers for sale one (1) or more animals must obtain a seller's permit.

(1)

Each seller's permit shall be valid for one (1) animal or one (1) litter.

(2)

The seller's permit number shall be prominently displayed in all advertisements, notices, or displays for sale of the animals.

(3)

Each permit applicant shall be required to have taken in the prior two (2) years a department approved responsible pet ownership course prior to the approval of a seller's permit.

(4)

A seller's permit holder shall provide a purchaser a written statement which shall include a guarantee of good health for a period of not less than two (2) weeks with a recommendation to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian.

(5)

A person who obtains a pet shop license or rescue group license shall not be required to obtain a seller's permit under this section.

(6)

A person who obtains a litter permit is still required to obtain a sellers permit if the person intends to sell the litter. If a litter permit and seller permit are requested simultaneously, the seller's permit fee may be waived.

(7)

If a person fails to obtain a permit after notice, then the department shall be authorized to impound the animals.

(Ord. No. 2017-10-05-0755 , § 1, 10-5-17)