Columbus, Montana

6.08.010– Licensing.

A. It is unlawful for any person to own, keep, harbor, or have custody of any dog or cat over the age of five months within the city of Columbus without obtaining a license as herein provided; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply to a nonresident keeping a dog or cat within the city limits for a period not in excess of thirty consecutive days. Any dog or cat kept within the city limits more than thirty days within a calendar year shall be properly licensed with the city of Columbus.

B. A written application for a license which shall include the name, street and post office box address of the applicant, description of the dog or cat, current rabies certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian or anti-rabies clinic, and if applicable, sterilization certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian or sterilization clinic, shall be submitted to the city clerk.

C. Payment of the following fees must accompany the license application:

Unneutered male dog …..$40.00

Unspayed female dog …..$40.00

Neutered male dog …..$15.00

Spayed female dog …..$15.00

Unneutered male cat …..$40.00

Unspayed female cat …..$40.00

Neutered male cat …..$15.00

Spayed female cat …..$15.00

6.12.020– Definitions.

When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them:

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B. “Kennel” means any premise or property of any kind or description where more than two dogs are kept for breeding purposes, or where more than one litter of pups or dogs are kept for purposes of sale.

6.12.030– Area limitations.

It is unlawful for any person to install, operate or maintain a dog kennel within the city limits.

6.12.040– Violation—Penalty.

Any person violating any provisions of this chapter shall upon complaint and conviction thereof be punished as provided in the municipal court.