Beech Grove, Indiana

§ 90.01 DEFINITIONS.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

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“KENNEL.” Any person, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of breeding, buying, selling, or boarding dogs and cats or engaged in the training of dogs for guard or sentry purposes.

§ 90.50 KENNELS, PET SHOPS AND STABLE REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED.

(A)   It shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate or maintain a kennel, pet shop or stable within the city, unless that kennel, pet shop or stable, respectively, first is registered with the City Clerk; however, the provisions of this section shall not be applicable to kennels operated by a veterinarian as a part of the veterinarian’s medical clinic.

(B)   Each kennel, pet shop or stable shall require only one registration, although it may operate as more than one type of facility.

(C)   When a kennel, pet shop or stable is registered pursuant to this chapter, the City Clerk shall issue a certificate of registration thereof.

(D)   A kennel, pet shop or stable certificate of registration for a commercial enterprise shall at all times be displayed prominently in the business office of the kennel, pet shop or stable.

§ 90.51 KENNELS, PET SHOPS, AND STABLES; ANNUAL INSPECTION; REGISTRATION TERM; RENEWAL.

(A) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of registration or renewal of registration, the City Clerk shall cause an inspection of the kennel, pet shop or stable to be made by the Animal Control Officer to determine whether the applicant or registrant is qualified under this chapter. The Animal Control Officer shall report his or her findings to the City Clerk.

(B) Each kennel, pet shop or stable registration issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of one year. If the City Clerk determines that the registrant remains qualified and has operated as required by this chapter, the City Clerk shall renew the registration automatically and without application for renewal by the registrant, unless at the time of renewal the registration has been revoked or suspended or is the subject of administrative or judicial proceedings which have the potential to result in the revocation or suspension of the registration, in which case the registration may continue in effect until the conclusion of the administrative or judicial proceedings.