Baker, Montana

7.04.040– License and registration.

It is unlawful for any person to keep, harbor or maintain in the city, any dog over six months of age unless such dog is duly registered and licensed as herein provided. Licenses shall be issued by the city treasurer, or by duly appointed licensed agents, upon proof that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies within two years of the date when such license expires, and upon payment of an annual license fee of ten dollars for male and female that are un-neutered, and five dollars for any male or female that have been spayed, neutered or treated with proper hormone shots rendering them of the same effect as spayed or neutered. Such license shall expire on the first day of January following its issuance. The owner shall state at the time application is made for such license, and upon forms provided for such purpose, his name and address, the name, breed, color, sex, coat, and any identifying marks of the dog for which application is made, and the date and by whom vaccination was done. The provisions of this section shall not apply to nonresidents having dogs under restraint within the city less than fifteen days. Licenses for “guide” dogs shall be furnished without charge, upon proof of vaccination as hereinabove provided. Licenses shall not be issued to any person under the age of eighteen years unless a parent or guardian signs the application as co-owner.