§ 4-117. Application for animal license.

(a)

Timing of application. Application for any animal license required by this section shall be made by the owner, on a form to be provided by the village, within ten business days after acquiring any dog or cat over four months of age or, within ten business days after a dog or cat becomes four months of age; provided that any owner moving into and becoming a first-time resident of the village shall have 30 days from the date of such move to obtain an animal license.

(b)

Proof of rabies vaccination. All persons applying for an animal license must present evidence of current rabies vaccination, consisting of an original certificate signed by a veterinarian licensed to practice in the State.

(c)

Payment of license fee. A license fee shall be paid for each dog and cat at the time of submitting an initial application as follows:

(1)

Animal license fees.

Type of Animal	Amount
Intact dog or cat without microchip	$40.00
Spayed/neutered dog or cat without microchip	$20.00
Intact dog or cat with microchip	$20.00
Spayed/neutered dog or cat with microchip	$5.00

 

(2)

Late fees. In addition to any fine or penalty that may be imposed for a violation of this section, a late fee equal to 25 percent of the applicable license fee shall be paid when any owner of a dog or cat over the age of six months fails to obtain an animal license within the time period specified in this section.

(3)

Exemptions. The payment of license fees shall not be required for service animals or dogs used for law enforcement purposes.

(d)

Proof of sterilization. Any owner claiming that his dog or cat has been spayed or neutered, or micro-chipped must submit a signed original written certification from a licensed veterinarian showing that such an operation has been performed.

(Code 1993, § 4-5.2; Ord. No. 2011-O-32, 5-10-2011)