Carlin, Nevada

6-2-14: NOTICE TO OWNER; REDEMPTION:

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A dog may not be adopted from the city animal shelter unless the prospective owner shall agree to have such dog neutered within ten (10) days. Proof of neutering shall be presented to the animal control officer. Failure to comply shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and subject to penalties.

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CHAPTER 4COMMERCIAL BREEDERS OF DOGS AND CATS

6-4-1: ANNUAL PERMIT REQUIRED:

It shall be unlawful for any commercial breeder of dogs or cats to hereafter conduct a commercial breeders business in the city of Carlin unless such person shall have first obtained an annual permit permitting the same from the city as provided in this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall supersede and control in any conflict with other provisions of this code, if any.

6-4-2: PERMIT FEE:

The permit fee for the annual commercial breeders permit will be set by resolution of the board of council members of the city of Carlin. The fee should not exceed the approximate cost of providing the service associated with the issuance of the annual permits.

6-4-3: FORM OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE PERMIT:

An application for the licenses required by this chapter shall be made to the board of council members of the city, and filed with the city clerk. Each application shall:

(A)   Be made on such form as the board shall prescribe.

(B)   Include the name and address of the applicant, who shall be all persons having an interest in the business to be licensed. If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall include the names and addresses of all partners. If the applicant is a corporation, association or other organization, the application shall include the names and addresses of all officers, directors, stockholders, resident agents, and all other persons having an interest in the business to be licensed, and the address of the principal place of business of the corporation, and the name and address of the person or persons who shall have the active management of its business.

(C)   Specify the location by street and number of the premises for which the license is sought, and the name of the owner or owners of the premises where the business is to be operated.

(D)   Be supplemented by such additional information or documents as the board shall request from the applicant at any time, it being the duty of the applicant to supply all such matter.

(E)   Be accompanied by the required annual license fee, which license fee shall be returned by the city clerk to the applicant in the event the application is denied.

(F)   Be signed by all persons who shall conduct or have any interest in the business activities for which the license is required.

(G)   Contain a statement that if such application is approved and a license issued, it will be accepted by the applicant subject to the terms, conditions and provisions of this chapter.

6-4-4: DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL BREEDER OF DOGS OR CATS:

“Commercial breeder” means a dealer, operator or other person who is responsible for the operation of a commercial establishment engaged in the business of breeding dogs or cats for sale or trade. The term does not include a person who breeds dogs or cats as a hobby.

6-4-5: APPROVAL, DENIAL, REVOCATION:

The board of council members may approve, suspend, revoke, or deny a permit sought under this chapter as provided in Nevada Revised Statutes 574.360 to 575.440, inclusive, to the extent those provisions may be made to apply to breeders in the city.

6-4-6: INSPECTION:

The animal control officer or his/her designee may enter and inspect the premises specified on a permit issued pursuant to this chapter at any reasonable hour.