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The licensing authority may issue a license for a commercial kennel, boarding facility, animal shelter, grooming parlor or pet shop upon application by the owner and only if the licensing authority is satisfied that in addition to any other requirements applicable under this title, all of the following requirements are met:

(1) shelter shall be provided for all animals and shall be structurally sound, maintained in good repair, constructed to protect the animals from injury, contain the animals and restrict the entry of other animals;

(2) each animal shall be provided with adequate floor space to allow the animal to turn about freely and to stand, sit and lie down in a comfortable, normal position;

(3) electrical power shall be supplied in conformance with applicable electrical codes adequate to supply sufficient heating and lighting for the animals according to the species;

(4) animals which are caged, closely confined or restrained shall be permitted daily to exercise in a yard or area suitable for that purpose and for an appropriate length of time depending on their size, age and species;

(5) food and bedding shall be placed and stored in facilities which provide adequate protection against infestation or contamination by insects or rodents. Any perishable foods shall be refrigerated;

(6) food and water shall be provided in sufficient amounts to ensure normal growth in immature animals and maintenance of normal weight in adults;

(7) food and water receptacles shall be accessible to all animals and shall be located to prevent contamination by dirt and excreta;

(8) provisions shall be made on a daily basis for the removal and disposal of animal and food wastes, contaminated bedding, dead animals, and debris. Disposal facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition, free from the infestation or contamination of insects, rodents or disease, and shall be free from obnoxious or foul odors;

(9) dirtied or soiled utensils and equipment and open containers of animal food shall be stored in an area of the facility not accessible to the public;

(10) sick, diseased or injured animals shall not be sold. They shall be separated from healthy, normal animals, and shall be removed from display and kept in isolation quarters with adequate ventilation to prevent contamination of healthy animals and humans;

(11) no employee, keeper or owner shall misrepresent any information pertaining to any animal to a consumer;

(12) no employee, keeper or owner shall knowingly sell a sick, diseased and/or injured animal;

(13) adequate care and feeding instructions, responsible pet ownership education material and licensing information shall be provided, in writing, to each animal purchaser;

(14) private kennel and/or commercial kennel owners and/or operators may not purchase and/or acquire animals for the purpose of resale without first obtaining a pet shop license;

(15) private kennel owners, commercial kennel owners or pet shop owners determined to be knowingly selling sick, diseased and/or injured animals shall have their license suspended for 6 months for the first violation; suspended for 1 year for the second violation; revoked permanently for the third violation;

(16) any other requirements applicable under this chapter. (Added by Ord. 97-020 § 9, May 7, 1997, Eff date July 1, 1997; Amended by Ord. 02-081, Dec. 4, 2002, Eff date Dec. 19, 2002; Amended by Ord. 06-136, Feb. 28, 2007, Eff date Mar. 16, 2007).