Draft chapter 56: Dog and Cat Licenses Required
§ 56.03 Delinquency
The 2026 draft's § 56.03 beside the current code's § 56.03: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Current code
§ 56.03 Delinquency
1. DELINQUENCY DEFINED. A license shall be considered delinquent if not renewed by the expiration date printed on the license tag or listed in the City’s licensing system.
2. DELINQUENCY FEES. Delinquent fees, as established by resolution of the City Council, shall be assessed in addition to the annual license fee. Delinquent fees shall not apply in cases where, due to age, new ownership, or prior residency outside City limits, the animal was not subject to licensing before the license expiration date.
2026 draft
§ 56.03 Delinquency
1. Delinquency Defined. A license shall be considered delinquent if not renewed by the expiration date printed on the license tag or listed in the City’s licensing system.
2. Delinquency Fees. Delinquent fees, as established by resolution of the City Council, shall be assessed in addition to the annual license fee. Delinquent fees shall not apply in cases where, due to age, new ownership, or prior residency outside City limits, the animal was not subject to licensing before the license expiration date.
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