Kennett, Missouri

Section 205.010 Definitions.

As used in this Chapter, the following terms are defined below:

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COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENT

Any pet shop, grooming shop, guard dog auction, riding school or stable, zoological park, circus, performing animal exhibition, or boarding or breeding kennel.

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KENNEL OR CATTERY

Any premises wherein any person engages in the business of boarding, breeding, buying, letting for hire, training for a fee, or selling dogs or cats.

Section 205.040 Permits.

A. No person, partnership or corporation shall operate a commercial animal establishment or animal shelter without first obtaining a permit in compliance with this Section.

B. The licensing authority shall promulgate regulations for the issuance of permits and shall include requirements for humane care of all animals and for compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and other applicable laws. The licensing authority may amend such regulations from time to time as deemed desirable for public health and welfare and for the protection of animals.

C. When a permit applicant has shown that he/she is willing and able to comply with the regulations promulgated by the licensing authority, a permit shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee.

D. The permit period shall begin with the fiscal year and shall run for one (1) year. Renewal applications for permits shall be made thirty (30) days prior to, and up to sixty (60) days after, the start of the fiscal year. Application for a permit to establish a new commercial animal establishment under the provisions of this Chapter may be made at any time.

E. If there is a change in ownership of a commercial animal establishment, the new owner may have the current permit transferred to his/her name upon payment of a transfer fee of ten dollars ($10.00).

F. No person shall train any dog to be used as a guard or sentry dog without possessing a valid license. This Section shall not apply to the City Government or any of its agencies. The application for a guard or sentry dog training license shall state the name and address of the owner and trainer, location of the facility, and the maximum number of dogs to be housed at the training facility.

G. Annual permits shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee:

1. Kennel authorized to house fewer than ten (10) dogs or cats: fifty dollars ($50.00).

2. Kennel authorized to house ten (10) or more but fewer than fifty (50) dogs or cats: one hundred dollars ($100.00).

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H. Every facility regulated by this Chapter shall be considered a separate enterprise requiring an individual permit.

I. Persons operating kennels for the breeding of dogs or cats may elect to license such animals individually.

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K. Failure to obtain a permit before opening any facility covered in this Section shall result in a fine as set forth in Chapter 100, Article III of this Code.

L. Any person who has a change in the category under which a permit was issued shall be subject to reclassification and readjustment of the permit fee.