§ 5-110. Grooming shop license.

(a)

No person shall operate any grooming shop, as defined in this chapter, without first obtaining a license from the department who shall take into consideration the type of building construction, the regulatory compliance history of the permittee as it relates to sanitation, health, welfare of the animals, and related zoning requirements. The department shall inspect and evaluate the qualifications of applicants.

(1)

Applications for an original or renewal grooming shop license shall be submitted to the department and shall be approved or denied by the department. The department shall investigate the applicant's qualifications for a license. A conviction for the violation of any provision of this chapter may constitute cause for denial or revocation.

(2)

Failure to apply for a license prior to the opening of such a commercial animal facility, or within thirty (30) days after the renewal date, shall constitute a misdemeanor offense.

(3)

Each grooming shop license shall be valid for one (1) year.

(b)

A permit holder has the right to request that any dog or cat accepted for grooming be vaccinated against common diseases, and require proof of such vaccinations be furnished to the shop operator.

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