9.04.020 Exemptions.
(1) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
(a) Dogs and cats kept in duly licensed commercial kennels, boarding facilities, pet shops and animal shelters or in the custody of a veterinarian;
(b) Dogs and cats brought into unincorporated areas of the county for a period not to exceed 30 days for the sole purpose of competing in a show or competition or for breeding purposes;
(c) Dogs and cats whose owners are nonresidents temporarily visiting within the county for a period not to exceed 30 days;
(d) Dogs and cats duly licensed by a municipality located within the county not contracting with the county for licensing services;
(e) Dogs and cats held in foster care as pursuant to SCC 6.06.050.
(f) Cats maintained and/or owned in connection with agricultural pursuits as defined in SCC 6.06.005.
(2) In this section, "commercial kennel", "boarding facility", "pet shop" and "animal shelter" have the meaning given in Title 6 SCC. (Added by Amended Ord. 86-099 § 64, Nov. 12, 1986; Amended by Ord. 91-154, Nov. 6, 1991; Amended by Ord. 97-020 § 20, May 7, 1997, Eff date July 1, 1997; Amended by Amended Ord. 02-082, Dec. 4, 2002, Eff date Dec. 20, 2002; Amended by Ord. 16-111, Nov. 14, 2016, Eff date Dec. 8, 2016).