Benicia, California

6.12.020 License term, conditions and exceptions.

A. Except as provided in this chapter, every owner of any dog over the age of four months in the city shall obtain a license for each such dog so owned, cared for, or controlled by such person.

B. All owners of dogs subject to the licensing requirements of this chapter shall obtain one of the following three types of dog licenses:

1. Altered Dog License. An altered dog license shall be obtained for an altered dog as defined by this title.

• Permanently Non-Fertile Dog License. A permanently non-fertile dog license shall be obtained for a permanently non-fertile dog as defined by this title.

• Unaltered Dog License. An unaltered dog license shall be obtained for an unaltered dog as defined by this title.

C. An altered dog license and a permanently non-fertile dog license may be purchased for either a one-year, two-year or three-year period. An unaltered dog license may only be purchased for a one-year period.

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E. Written proof of neutering or spaying or that the dog permanently cannot reproduce must be provided at the time of the initial licensing for either an altered dog license or a permanently non-fertile dog license, but need not be produced for renewal of such licenses.

6.12.050 Fees, discounts, waivers and surcharges.

D. The dog license fee shall be waived for one altered dog kept in a household where the owner of the dog is over the age of 65. A senior status license fee waiver shall not apply for an unaltered dog license.

6.20.080 Fine imposed for impounded unaltered dogs and cats.

A. Pursuant to California Food and Agriculture Code Section 30804.7 or its successor provisions, the owner of any impounded unaltered dog shall be subject to a fine in the amount established by resolution of the city council.

B. Pursuant to California Food and Agriculture Code Section 31751.7 or its successor provisions, the owner of any impounded unaltered cat shall be subject to a fine in the amount established by resolution of the city council.

C. Fines levied pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any other fees and penalties imposed pursuant to this title.

6.20.150 Sterilization required.

A. In accordance with Section 30503 of the Food and Agriculture Code or its successor provisions, the department shall not sell or give away to a new owner any dog that has not been spayed or neutered, unless otherwise provided by law.

B. In accordance with Section 31751.3 of the Food and Agriculture Code or its successor provisions, the department shall not sell or give away to a new owner any cat that has not been spayed or neutered, unless otherwise provided by law.