Atascadero, California

§ 4-1.224 License fees.

All license fees shall be set by resolution of the City Council; provided, however, that the fees previously set forth by adoption of the Atascadero Municipal Code shall be applicable until superseded by such resolution.

(a) For licensing each altered dog, male or female, the Poundmaster shall collect and receive a fee, and for licensing each unaltered dog, male or female, he or she shall collect and receive a fee, unless the owner or custodian of the dog chooses to place a deposit for the spaying or neutering of said dog, with the Poundmaster. This deposit shall be forfeited to the Poundmaster if said operation is not performed by the expiration date of the license issued.

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(c) Puppies must be licensed upon reaching the age of four months. A spay-neuter deposit may be placed with the Poundmaster, at which time the lesser fee shall be charged.