Commerce, California

8.04.460 – Breeding of dogs and dog kennels.

No person shall keep or maintain or suffer or permit to be kept or maintained upon any premises owned or controlled by him or it, any dog, male or female, kept mainly for breeding purposes, except within properly zoned property, and then only in an approved kennel.

Any violation of this section is an infraction and upon a conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars.

8.04.470 – Breeding of cats and cat kennels.

No person shall keep or maintain or suffer or permit to be kept or maintained upon any premises owned or controlled by him, any cat, male or female, kept mainly for breeding purposes, except within properly zoned property, and then only in an approved kennel.

Any violation of this section is an infraction, and upon a conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars.

8.04.480 – Cat or dog breeding permit.

Any person owning or having control, custody, charge or possession of any cat or dog for breeding purposes shall secure a cat or dog breeding permit from the chief animal control officer or his or her authorized representative. The fee for such cat or dog breeding permit shall be as set forth by city council resolution. Any kitten or puppy sold from a litter for a profit over and above the cost of advertising, if any, shall be prima facie evidence of cat or dog breeding.