Tehachapi, California

6.08.010 – License—Required—Fees.

A. It is unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation (hereinafter in this chapter called “owner”) to own, possess, maintain, harbor, or have control of any male or female dog over the age of four months within the corporate limits of the city for over thirty days, except as herein provided. Every owner so having any dog over the age of four months shall apply for a license for such dog and shall pay a license fee as established by resolution of the city council.

B. Application for a license for a spayed or neutered animal must be accompanied by a written statement from a veterinarian certifying that the animal has been spayed or neutered. License fees shall be paid to the city license collector. The license shall cover the period beginning July 1st and ending on the following June 30th, and shall be payable in advance of July 1st of each year.

6.08.060 – Reimbursement for spaying and neutering of dogs.

A. The city shall reimburse the owner of any dog eight dollars, when such dog has been spayed or neutered after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

B. Reimbursement shall be made subject to the owner’s compliance with the following conditions:

1. The owner of the dog shall be a permanent resident of the city;

2. The owner of the dog shall be eighteen years of age or older;

3. Reimbursement shall not be made more than twice in any calendar year to any person or member of the same household;

4. The dog shall be currently licensed by the city prior to being spayed or neutered;

5. The owner must submit written proof from a veterinarian licensed by the state, verifying that the dog for which reimbursement is requested was in fact spayed or neutered. The written verification shall include a complete description of the animal and the city dog license number.