Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions — Council Updates

CHAPTER 56 DOG AND CAT LICENSES REQUIRED license is sought has been vaccinated and that such vaccination has not expired. Upon payment of the license fee established pursuant to this chapter, the City shall issue to the owner a license which shall contain the name of the owner, the owner’s place of residence, and a description of the dog or cat. The City shall keep a duplicate of each license issued as a public record. Upon issuance of the license, the City shall deliver or mail to the owner a metal tag with the number of the license and the year in which it was issued. Every pet animal shall wear the tag at all times. Any method may be used to attach the tag to the animal, such as a collar or other suitable device. 56.06 EXEMPTIONS. The licensing provisions of this section do not apply to dogs or cats whose owners are residents temporarily within the City, or to dogs properly trained to assist visually impaired persons for the purpose of aiding them in going from place to place, provided that such dogs are kept restrained on the owner’s property, under supervision or control at all times, or on a leash at all times. The licensing provisions of this section shall not apply to community cats. 56.07 TRANSFERS OF LICENSED ANIMALS. When the permanent ownership of a dog or cat is transferred, the new owner shall, within 30 days from the date of the change of ownership, make application for a new license as provided for in this section, regardless of whether or not the dog or cat was previously licensed. 56.08 DUPLICATE TAGS. Upon the filing of an affidavit that the license tag has been lost or destroyed, the owner may obtain another tag on the payment of a fee set by the Council. [The next page is 463] CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 458 -