Fernandina Beach, Florida

Sec. 18-2. – Definitions.

Breeder means any person or entity that causes animals to reproduce, regardless of the size or number of litters produced. However, this definition does not apply to a pet owner who breeds his or her own pet and keeps all the offspring, so long as the total number of animals does not exceed the maximum number set forth in section 18-23.

Commercial animal breeding means the business of breeding dogs or cats for the purpose of sale, lease or exchange for something of monetary value.

Sec. 18-23. – Breeding cats and dogs.

Commercial animal breeding is prohibited within City limits. No person will permit, establish, or operate a commercial animal breeding operation at any property within any zone of the City.

Sec. 18-34. – Alteration.

No unclaimed dog or cat may be released for adoption without being altered or without written agreement from the adopter guaranteeing that such animal will be altered within 30 days or until sufficient maturity is reached, whichever is earliest. A fee for cats and for dogs must be paid at the time of adoption. The fee will be set by resolution of the City commission.