List of Current Spay-and-Neuter Ordinances

• City Code outlines a differential licensing program for dogs and cats, as follows: unaltered dogs $21 ($.50 toward Animal Population Trust Fund), unaltered cats $11, spayed/neutered dogs $11, spayed/neutered cats $6.
• Having unaltered animals also requires that a breeding permit be obtained for $25.
• Guardians of unaltered animals are required to pay higher redemption fees when their animals are impounded at shelters. The impound charge is $20 for a spayed/neutered animal and is $40 for an unaltered animal ($30/$60 if an animal is not licensed). Each time impounded, the fee increases: second offense, $30/$60, third offense $90/$100, fourth offense $120/$140 and fifth offense and up $150/$170.
• If an animal is impounded twice in a three-year period, he or she will be sterilized before being released back to the guardian.

Article IA, Sec. 5-27.5 (a) No person shall own or harbor … any cat or dog over the age of six (6) months … has not been spayed or neutered, unless such person holds either a license to keep an unaltered dog or cat or license and permit for breeding cats or dogs issued by San Mateo County Animal Control Services. (b) A license shall be issued for an unaltered dog or cat if the owner signs a written statement that such animal will not be allowed to breed unless the owner has first obtained a breeding permit.

Article IA, Sec. 5-27.6 (d)(4) Any permit holder advertising to the public the availability of any animal for adoption or sale must prominently display the permit number in any publications in which they advertise. Further, the permit number must be provided to any person adopting or purchasing any animal bred by the permit holder.

Article IA, Sec. 5-27.7(d) Prior to release for adoption, any animal adopted from any animal welfare agency shall be spayed or neutered.

Article IA, Sec. 5-27.8(a) Any permit issued pursuant to section 5-27.6 be revoked if the animal control officer has reasonable cause to believe any of the following to be true: … (3) The permittee has failed to comply with any condition or requirement of the permit or has failed to pay any fee imposed under this Code.

Article IA, Sec. 5-27.9, Penalty for violation. (1) A fine not to exceed $100 for a first violation. (2) A fine … $200 for a second violation within one year. (3) A fine … $500 for each additional violation within the same year.

• Spaying and neutering is mandatory for dogs and cats over the age of 4 months.
• Anyone intentionally caring or providing for a dog or cat is declared the “owner” of that animal and must sterilize that animal accordingly.
• Certain animals are exempted from this ordinance’s provisions.

7-10.1 No person shall own, harbor, or keep within the City of Clearlake, a dog or cat over the age of four months, which has not been spayed or neutered unless the dog or cat is exempted from the provisions of this section pursuant to Section 7-10.3.

7-10.2  Any person intentionally providing care or sustenance for a dog or cat shall be deemed the owner of such dog or cat and shall comply with Section 7-10.1.

7-10.3 The following animals are exempt from the provisions of Section 7-17.1.

(a) Dogs documented as having been appropriately trained and actually being used by public law enforcement agencies for law enforcement activities, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organization approved by the Director of Animal Care & Control after consultation with knowledgeable professionals;
(b) Dogs having been appropriately trained and actually being used as a service dog, such as a guide dog, hearing dog, assistance dog, seizure alert dog, or social/therapy dog, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organization approved by the Director of Animal Care & Control after consultation with knowledgeable professionals;
(c) Dogs documented as having been appropriately trained and actually being used by search and rescue agencies for search and rescue activities, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organization approved by the Director of Animal Care & Control after consultation with knowledgeable professionals;
(d) Dogs or cats certified by a licensed veterinarian as having a health reason for not being spayed/neutered;
(e) Dogs which are appropriately trained and actually being used for herding of other animals, or as livestock guardian dogs, hunting dogs, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organization approved by the Director of Animal Care & Control after consultation with knowledgeable Professionals;
(f) Dogs or cats boarded in a licensed kennel or a business, which boards such animals for professional training or resale;
(g) Dogs or cats which are registered with the American Kennel Club, the Cat Fancier Association or other recognized registry or trained and kept for the purpose of show, field trials or agility trials.

Section 2: The provisions of this ordinance shall not become operative until June 1, 2006.

• All dogs must be licensed with the city, and the license application requires that dogs be spayed or neutered.
• Those who refuse to alter their dogs must apply for a breeder permit.

6.12.030 License required.
Every person who owns a dog within the incorporated area of the city, shall secure a license from the Animal Shelter, animal control officer or other authority designated by the city for each such dog over four (4) months of age kept for thirty (30) days or longer. The license shall be worn by the dog at all times, except as provided in section 6.12.040. Any dog found without a license tag may be taken up and impounded by the animal control officer or peace officer.

6.12.050 Dog License Application.
The dog license required by this chapter may be obtained by submitting proof of the animal having been spayed or neutered, a current rabies vaccination certificate, furnishing the information required herein and paying the proper fee to the Animal Shelter, animal control officer, any person or entity delegated by and under the supervision of the city, or any division of the Kings County Superior Court. The information required for a license form shall contain a brief description of the dog including the name, age, sex, color and breed of the dog, and if the animal is altered or unaltered, and the name, address and telephone number of the owner. The license shall contain a serial number, the expiration date of the license and such other information as the Animal Shelter may determine. The Animal Shelter or the city’s designee shall keep a copy of the license form on file in their office and the license form shall be open to public inspection. With each license issued, the Animal Shelter or city designee shall also issue a tag made of some durable material. Said tag shall bear the words “City of Hanford,” serial number of the license, and such other information as the Animal Shelter or city designee may determine. The license fee shall be collected at the time the application is submitted to the Animal Shelter or city designee.

6.28.020 Breeder permit and advertising.
A. It is unlawful for any person to breed dogs and/or cats for sale or profit or to advertise for the sale or adoption of such animals without first obtaining a breeder permit.

• A license is required for any person to have a dog over the age of 4 months. The license fee for animals who are spayed or neutered is half the cost (or less) of the fee for intact animals.

Sec. 10-33. – Dog license.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to own, harbor or keep any dog four months of age or older within the city limits for a period longer than 30 days, unless there is attached to such dog a valid license tag obtained from the animal control officer.

(b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (h) of this section, a license shall be issued for each dog upon the payment of the appropriate license fee. The license fee for a neutered male dog or spayed female dog, accompanied by a certificate of a licensed veterinarian that the animal is unable to reproduce, shall be one-half or less than that of such animals which have not been so neutered or spayed.

• Any impounded animal shall be spayed or neutered at the guardian’s expense before being returned, with the exception of properly tagged and licensed dogs, unless those dogs have been found loose off their guardians’ property on three or more occasions in a three-year period.
• Any impounded animal shall be properly licensed at the guardian’s expense before being returned.
• Licensing charges are $50 a year for unaltered dogs and $12 for spayed or neutered dogs.

6.08.020E Any dog found running at large, running loose, or unrestrained off the owner’s property shall be required to be spayed or neutered and properly licensed, at the owner’s expense before being returned to their owner.

Exception: Any properly tagged and licensed dog shall not be required to be spayed or neutered as above unless found running at large, running loose, or unrestrained off the owner’s property on three or more occasions in a three-year period.

This ordinance requires the spaying or neutering of all dogs and cats who are 4 months of age or older.

Chapter 4 – ANIMALS AND FOWL
ARTICLE II. – DOG AND CAT CONTROL

Sec. 4-20. – Mandatory spaying or neutering of dogs and cats.

The board of supervisors hereby finds and declares that a program for the mandatory spaying or neutering of dogs and cats in the County of Kings, along with a licensing and certification structure designed to manage the unaltered dogs and cats owned in the county is a reasonable and effective means of reducing the population of homeless dogs and cats in the County of Kings.

No person may own or harbor a dog or cat over the age of four months in violation of this section. All unaltered dogs or cats must be spayed or neutered or, in the case of an unaltered dog, be licensed in accordance with section 4-38.

Any person who owns or harbors a dog or cat which is unable to be spayed or neutered without a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily harm or death due to age, infirmity, or a medical condition, must obtain written verification of the inability from a licensed veterinarian. The writing must state whether the inability is permanent or temporary and, if temporary, when the dog or cat may be spayed or neutered in the future.

• Spaying and neutering is mandatory for dogs and cats over the age of 4 months.
• Anyone intentionally caring or providing for a dog or cat is declared the “owner” of that animal and must sterilize that animal accordingly.
• Certain animals are exempted from this ordinance’s provisions.

4-17 No person shall own, harbor, or keep within the unincorporated area of this County, a dog or cat over the age of four (4) months, which has not been spayed or neutered unless the dog or cat is exempted from the provisions of this section pursuant to Section 4-17.3.
17.2 Any person intentionally providing care or sustenance for a dog or cat shall be deemed the owner of such dog or cat and shall comply with Section 4-17.1.
17.3 The following animals are exempt from the provisions of Section 4-17.1 (a) Dogs documented as having been appropriately trained and actually being used by public law enforcement agencies for law enforcement activities, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organization approved by the Director of Animal Care & Control after consultation with knowledgeable professionals;
(b) Dogs having been appropriately trained and actually being used as a service dog, such as a guide dog, hearing dog, assistance dog, seizure alert dog, or social/therapy dog, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organization approved by the Director of Animal Care & Control after consultation with knowledgeable professionals;
(c) Dogs documented as having been appropriately trained and actually being used by search and rescue agencies for search and rescue activities, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organization approved by the Director of Animal Care & Control after consultation with knowledgeable professionals;
(d) Dogs or cats certified by a licensed veterinarian as having a health reason for not being spayed or neutered;
(e) Dogs which are appropriately trained and actually being used for herding of other animals, or as livestock guardian dogs, hunting dogs, or such dogs designated as breeding stock by an appropriate agency or organization approved by the Director of Animal Care & Control after consultation with knowledgeable professionals;
(f) Dogs or cats boarded in a licensed kennel or a business, which boards such animals for professional training or resale;
(g) Dogs or cats which are registered with the American Kennel Club, the Cat Fancier Association or other recognized registry or trained or kept for the purpose of show, field trials, or agility trials.”

The provisions of this are affective as of June 1, 2006 Lakeport City Spay/Neuter Ordinance (6.24.090–6.24.110) and Clearlake City Spay/ Neuter Ordinance (7-10.1–7.10.3) are exactly the same as the County Spay/ Neuter Ordinance.

All cats and dogs age 6 months and older must be spayed or neutered, unless their guardians possess an unaltered-animal permit or a health exemption from a licensed veterinarian.

ORDINANCE NO. 09-03

Sec. 5.05.010 Mandatory spaying, neutering of dogs and cats.
(a) No person may own, keep, or harbor a dog or cat in violation of this section.
(b) An owner or custodian of an unaltered dog six months or older must have the animal spayed or neutered, or provide a certificate of sterility, or obtain an unaltered dog license in accordance with Section 5.05.020. An owner or custodian of an unaltered cat six months or older must have the animal spayed or neutered, or provide a certificate of sterility, or show compliance with Section 5.05.050.3.
(c) The owner or custodian of a cat or dog that is unable to be spayed or neutered without a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily harm or death due to age, infirmity or particular health risks, must obtain written confirmation of that fact from a California licensed veterinarian. The writing must state if the dog or cat may be neutered at some future time. Possession of such document or ability to obtain within fourteen days of either issuance of a citation or impoundment, stating that the animal is unable to be altered at the time of citation or impoundment, shall be sufficient proof of compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.

Sec. 5.05.020 Unaltered dog license; requirements.
An owner or custodian of an unaltered dog over the age of six months must obtain an annual unaltered dog license for the dog. Subject to Section 5.05.030 below, the Animal Services Manager shall issue the license if he or she has determined that all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The dog is one of the following: a competition dog as defined in Section 5.02.010; a dog used by a law enforcement agency for law enforcement purposes; a qualified service or assistance dog as defined in Section 5.02.010; or a dog which is unable to be spayed or neutered as set forth in Section 5.05.010.
(b) The owner or custodian has submitted the required applicationtogether with all required license fees.

Sec. 5.05.030 Denial or revocation of unaltered dog license. Grounds and reapplication.
(a) The Animal Services Manager may deny or revoke an unaltered dog license for one or more of the following reasons:
(1) The applicant or licensee is not in compliance with all of the requirements of Section 5.05.020;
(2) The City has received at least two complaints within a twelve month period, verified by the Animal Services Manager, that the applicant or licensee has allowed a dog to run loose or escape, or has otherwise been found to be neglectful of his or her dog or other animals;
(3) The applicant or licensee has been previously cited, ticketed, sued, fined, and/or prosecuted for violating a state law, county code or other municipal provision relating to the care and control of animals;
(4) The unaltered dog has been adjudicated by a court or an agency of appropriate jurisdiction to be a potentially dangerous or vicious, or to be a nuisance within the meaning of the Laguna Woods Municipal Code or under state law;
(5) Any other unaltered dog license held by the applicant has been revoked;
(b) Notice of denial. The Animal Services Manager shall mail to the owner or custodian a written notice of its decision to deny a license for an unaltered dog which includes the reason(s) for the denial. The denial shall be effective on the date of the notice of intent to deny is postmarked.
(c) Notice of intent to revoke. The Animal Services Manager shall mail to the owner or custodian a written notice of its intent to revoke a license for an unaltered dog which includes the reason(s) for the revocation. The notice shall include a date on which the Animal Services Manager will hold a hearing. At the hearing, the owner or custodian may present any relevant evidence in opposition to the revocation. The hearing will be informal and the rules of evidence will not be strictly observed. Following the hearing, the Animal Services Manager shall mail the owner or custodian with a written decision. The Animal Services Manager’s decision shall be effective on the date the written decision is postmarked.
(d) Re-application for unaltered dog license:
(1) When an unaltered dog license is denied, the applicant may reapply for license upon a showing that the requirements of Section 5.05.020 have been met.
(2) When an unaltered dog license is revoked, the owner or custodian of the dog may apply for a new license no sooner than 30 days following the date of the revocation upon a showing that the requirements of Section 5.05.020 have been met and that the owner has taken appropriate measures to address and remedy the factors that supported the revocation.
(e) Fees. Return and reapplication.
(1) If an unaltered dog license is denied, one half of the fee shall be returned to the applicant. The applicant shall pay the full fee upon reapplication.
(2) No part of an unaltered dog license fee is refundable when a license is revoked and the applicant shall pay the full fee upon reapplication.

5.05.040 Appeal of denial or revocation of unaltered dog license.
(a) Request for hearing.
(1) The owner or custodian may request a hearing to appeal any denial or revocation of unaltered dog license. The request must be made in writing within 14 days after the notice of intent to deny or revoke is postmarked. Failure to submit a timely written hearing request shall be deemed a waiver of the right to appeal the license denial or revocation.
(2) Hearing officer. The hearing shall be conducted by the City Manager or his/her designee.
(3) Notice and conduct of hearing. The City shall mail a written notice of the date, time, and place for the hearing not less than ten days before the hearing date. The hearing date shall be no more than thirty days after the City’s receipt of the request for a hearing. Failure of the owner or custodian or his or her agent to appear at the hearing will result in forfeiture of the right to a hearing. The hearing will be informal and the rules of evidence will not be strictly observed. The City shall mail a written decision to the owner or custodian within ten days after the hearing. The decision of the hearing officer shall be the final administrative decision.
(b) Change in location of dog. If the dog is moved after the City has issued a letter of intent to deny or revoke, but has not yet denied or revoked the license, the owner or custodian must provide the City with information as to the dog’s whereabouts, including the current owner or custodian’s name, address, and telephone number.

5.05.050 Unaltered cat requirements.
An owner or custodian of an unaltered cat over the age of six months must have the animal spayed or neutered, or provide a certificate of sterility, or show that the cat is a competition cat as defined in Section 5.02.010 or a cat which is unable to be spayed or neutered as set forth in Section 5.05.010.

5.05.070 Impoundment of unaltered dog or cat.
(a) When an unaltered dog or cat is impounded, pursuant to state or local law, in addition to satisfying applicable requirements for the release of the animal, including but not limited to, payment of any administrative citation and impound fees, which shall include daily board costs, vaccination/medication, and any other diagnostic or therapeutic applications as provided in Chapter 5.08, the animal shall not be released until such time as:
(1) The owner or custodian has provided a certificate of sterility; or
(2) The animal is spayed or neutered by a veterinarian chosen by the City at the expense of the owner or custodian. Such expense shall include additional fees due to extraordinary care required; or
(3) The owner or custodian may arrange for another City approved veterinarian to spay or neuter the animal, and shall pay to the City the cost to deliver said animal to the chosen veterinarian. The cost to deliver the animal shall be based on the City’s actual costs. The veterinarian shall complete and return to the City within ten days, a statement confirming that the animal 1) has been spayed or neutered, or 2) is incapable of breeding, or 3) the animal’s health would be endangered by the spay/neuter process. After said statement has been issued, the veterinarian may release the animal to the owner or custodian.
(b) If a dog or cat is impounded through no fault of its owner or custodian and no other citation is issued, the Animal Services Manager may waive the mandatory sterilization/neuter requirement.

Lake Elsinore

Cats and dogs over the age of 4 months must be sterilized, with certain exceptions.

6.06.020 Mandatory spaying and neutering of dogs and cats.

A. Altered Dogs and Cats.

1. 1. Requirement. No person may own, keep, or harbor an unaltered dog or cat over the age of four months in violation of this section. An owner or custodian of an unaltered dog must have the dog spayed or neutered, or provide a certificate of sterility, or obtain an unaltered exempt license or obtain a hobby breeder license in accordance with this chapter. An owner or custodian of an unaltered cat must have the animal spayed or neutered, or provide a certificate of sterility, or obtain a hobby breeder license in accordance with this chapter.
   2. Exemptions. This section shall not apply to any of the following and any exempt animals are required to obtain an unaltered exempt license:

a. A dog with a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily harm or death if spayed or neutered, due to age or infirmity. The owner or custodian must obtain written confirmation of this fact from a California licensed veterinarian. If the dog is able to be safely spayed or neutered at a later date, that date must be stated in the written confirmation; should this date be later than 30 days, the owner or custodian must apply for an unaltered dog license.

b. A cat with a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily harm or death if spayed or neutered, due to age or infirmity. The owner or custodian must obtain written confirmation of this fact from a California licensed veterinarian. If the cat is able to be safely spayed or neutered at a later date, that date must be stated in the written confirmation.

c. Animals owned by recognized dog or cat breeders, as defined by City or Animal Control Agency.

d. Female dogs over the age of 10 years and male dogs over the age of 12 years; however, an unaltered exempt license is still required.

e. Animals used by law enforcement agencies for law enforcement purposes.

f. A qualified service animal. The person owning or having custody of the animal must have a service animal license and tag issued by the Animal Control Agency.

g. A competition dog or cat that meets the following requirements:

(1) The dog must have competed in at least one dog show or sporting competition approved by a national registry or the Animal Control Agency within the last 365 days; or the dog has earned a conformation, obedience, agility, carting, herding, protection, rally, sporting, working, or other title from a purebred dog registry referenced above or other registry or dog sport association approved by the Animal Control Agency; or the owner or custodian of the dog is a member of a purebred dog breed club, approved by the Animal Control Agency, which enforces a code of ethics that includes restrictions on breeding dogs with genetic defects or life-threatening health problems.

(2) The cat must have competed in at least one cat show approved by a national registry or the Animal Control Agency; or the cat has earned a conformation title from a purebred cat registry; or the owner or custodian of the cat is a member of a purebred cat breed club, approved by the Animal Control Agency, which enforces a code of ethics that includes restrictions on breeding cats with genetic defects or life-threatening health problems.

B. Hobby Breeder License. A dog or cat may be exempt from subsection (A) of this section if the owner or custodian is a hobby breeder, and obtains a hobby breeder license for each dog and/or cat. Each license authorizes the birth of no more than one litter per animal in any 12-month period. Breeding more than one litter per year will result in penalties.

C. Control of Unaltered Cats. In accordance with subsection (A) of this section, it is unlawful for any person to own, harbor or keep any unaltered cat four months of age or older within the City of Lake Elsinore. The City or Animal Control Agency may take steps to mitigate the impact of feral cat populations in compliance with this law which may include spay and neuter services and/or trap and release programs.

This ordinance requires that dogs and cats who are 4 months of age or older be spayed or neutered, with some exceptions.

LBMC 6.16.085 – Unaltered Dogs And Cats Prohibited.

A. No person responsible for a cat over the age of four (4) months or a dog over the age of six (6) months shall allow such cat or dog to remain unaltered except as described in Subsection 6.16.085.B.

B. Exceptions to the spay or neuter requirements identified in Subsection 6.16.085.A are:

1. A dog or cat that is incapable of breeding, as determined in accordance with Subsection 6.16.085.C.

2. A dog or cat that is medically unsuited to undergo a spay or neuter procedure, as determined in accordance with Subsection 6.16.085.C.
3. A dog that is undergoing or has received appropriate training and certification by a recognized agency, if such certification is available, and will be or is utilized or is retired from use:
a. By a law enforcement agency for law enforcement activities;
b. By a search and rescue agency for search and rescue activities;
c. As a service animal, such as a guide animal, hearing animal, assistance animal, seizure alert animal, or social/therapy animal approved by the Animal Care Services Bureau; or
d. As breeding stock for dogs described in Subsection 6.16.085.B.3 by a recognized agency or organization approved by the Director.
e. For each of the above, the owner shall provide proof to the satisfaction of the Director with each application for a new or renewal license.
4. A dog or cat harbored by a public shelter, humane society, or similar organization, whether public or private, the principal purpose of which is securing the adoption of dogs or cats, provided that such organization requires the spaying or neutering of all dogs and cats placed for adoption by such organization.
5. A dog that is a breed approved by and registered with a national or international breed registry or association which, at a minimum, requires identification of the breed, date of birth, names of registered sire and dam, the name of the breeder and recordkeeping relating to breeding, transfer of ownership. The owner shall provide verified proof to the satisfaction of the Director with each application for a license.
6. A dog which is undergoing training to or currently is trained to compete or be used for herding of other animals, or as a livestock guardian dog, or a dog designated as breeding stock for these purposes by a recognized agency or organization approved by the Director. The owner shall provide proof to the satisfaction of the Director with each application for a new or renewal license.

C. Qualification for exemption. For purposes of the exemptions set forth in Subsections 6.16.085.A and 6.16.085.B, a dog or cat is:
1. Incapable of breeding if a licensed veterinarian has so certified in writing.
2. Medically unsuited to undergo a spay or neuter procedure if a licensed veterinarian has certified in writing, that a spay or neuter procedure would likely cause the animal’s death or substantially aggravate a physical condition of the animal. The certification shall indicate the medical basis for the exemption and whether the unsuitability is temporary or permanent. If temporary, the certificate shall indicate the period of time the unsuitability is anticipated to last. For an exemption to apply beyond that period, a new certificate must be obtained.

• No unaltered cats over the age of four months are allowed to be in a public place unsupervised.
• All dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered after the age of four months. Exemptions are provided for animals used in show and performance competitions, service animals, animals whose health would be endangered by the procedure, and animals with breeding permits.
• Unaltered dogs and cats must be microchipped.
• There is a penalty of $100 or 8 hours of community service for non-compliance, with increasing penalties for continued non-compliance.

This ordinance requires that dogs who are 4 months of age or older be spayed or neutered, with some exceptions.

10.20.350 Mandatory spaying, neutering of dogs.

A. No person may own, keep, or harbor a dog over the age of four months in violation of this section. An owner or custodian of an unaltered dog must have the dog spayed or neutered or obtain an unaltered dog license in accordance with Section 10.20.355.
B. The owner or custodian of a dog which is unable to be spayed or neutered without a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily harm or death due to age or infirmity, must obtain written confirmation of that fact from a licensed veterinarian. The writing must also state the date by which the dog may be safely spayed or neutered. If the dog is unable to be spayed or neutered within 30 days, the owner or custodian must apply for an unaltered dog license.

10.20.355 Unaltered dog license – requirements.

An owner or custodian of an unaltered dog over the age of four months must obtain an annual unaltered dog license for the dog. The license shall be issued if the department has determined that all of the following conditions are met:

A. The dog is one of the following: a competition dog as defined in Section 10.08.095; a dog used by a law enforcement agency for law enforcement purposes; a qualified service or assistance dog as defined in Section 10.20.090; or a dog which is unable to be spayed or neutered as set forth in Section 10.20.350 B;
B. The owner or custodian has submitted the required application and has paid the fee set forth in Section 10.90.010(VI)(A); and
C. The unaltered dog will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Los Angeles County Code Section 10.40.010, and with applicable state animal care and control laws.

10.20.370 Transfer, sale and breeding of unaltered dog.

A. Offer for sale or transfer of unaltered dog: An owner or custodian who offers any unaltered dog for sale, trade, or adoption must include a valid unaltered dog license number with the offer of sale, trade or adoption, or otherwise state and establish compliance with Section 10.20.350. The license and microchip numbers must appear on a document transferring the dog to the new owner.
B. Transfer of unaltered dog: The owner or custodian of an unaltered dog over the age of four months, which is not a competition dog as defined in Section 10.08.095, must demonstrate compliance with Section 10.20.350 and 10.20.185 prior to the transfer, and must notify the department of the name and address of the transferee within ten days after the transfer.
C. Notification of litter and sale or transfer of puppies: Within thirty days after a litter is born to a female dog, the owner or custodian of the female dog shall advise the department in writing of the number of live born puppies. When a puppy under the age of four months is sold or otherwise transferred to another person, the owner or custodian shall advise the department of the name and address of the new owner or custodian, and the microchip number of the puppy, if applicable, within ten days after the transfer.

• All dogs and cats are required to be spayed or neutered unless the guardian obtains an unaltered dog permit.
• There is a licensing differential of $7.50 for a spayed or neutered animal and $30 for an unaltered animal.
• Impoundment fees for licensed and spayed or neutered dogs are waived; licensed, unaltered dogs may be waived if the guardian signs an agreement to spay or neuter the dog within 10 days.
• Guardians who wish to breed their dog or cat may purchase a breeder’s permit, which allows no more than one litter per adult female per year. Guardians who wish to produce more than one litter each year may apply for a commercial breeder’s permit.

Ord. 10.04.100 (1) Licensed and Sterilized Dogs. For a currently licensed dog that has been sterilized, the reclaiming owner shall be granted a waiver from the impoundment fee for the first-time impoundment of the dog. (2) Licensed Dogs, Unsterilized. For a licensed but unsterilized dog, the first-time impoundment fee and unsterilized dog fee may be waived at the request of the reclaiming owner provided that, prior to release of the dog, the “Delivery to Veterinarian” procedure, as defined in subsection (d), is followed.

Ord. 10.04.100 (3) (d) Delivery to Veterinarian Procedure. The owner shall volunteer the animal for sterilization and deposit the requisite fee with a licensed veterinarian. In return, the veterinarian shall provide the owner with a receipt certifying that sterilization of the animal has been paid for and scheduled or that health considerations preclude sterilization. Upon presentation of such receipt and certification to the holding agency, the animal shall be released to the owner. Sterilization under this procedure shall take place no later than ten days after release … In the event of failure to meet the appropriate deadline, the deposit shall be forfeited, and after deducting reasonable costs, the veterinarian shall return the remainder to the city or its designee for educational purposes related to pet sterilization programs.

Ord. 10.18.010 Sterilization of Adopted Animals–Fees. (a) No unsterilized dog or cat shall be released by the city or its designee for adoption unless the adopter first follows the “Delivery to Veterinarian” procedure.

Ord. 10.16.040 Breeding. (1) The requirement for a breeding permit may be waived if, on the first occasion of such birth, the litter is delivered to the S.P.C.A. for humane disposition, the owner has the parent animal sterilized, and proof of such actions is provided to the city or its designated representative. (4) Permits shall apply to no more than one litter per adult female per year regardless of litter size, except as follows: Owners wishing to produce litters at a rate higher than one per year may be issued a commercial breeding permit upon completion of the appropriate application and payment of the fee established by resolution of the council. The commercial breeding permit is not subject to the single litter limitation.

• All dogs and cats over the age of 4 months must be spay/neutered
• Licensing charges are $15 a year for altered animals and $150 a year for unaltered animals

8.24.030 b. No owner shall possess or harbor within the county any dog or cat over the age of four (4) moths that has not been sterilized, unless such person holds an unaltered license, unaltered license with reduced fee, or is otherwise exempted as set forth in Section 8.08.030 or 8.24.030(m). Upon written certification of a veterinarian that a dog or cat has been surgically sterilized, the amount of license fee shall be one-half or less than the fee established for intact dogs or cats.

• Dogs classified as pit bulls must be spayed and neutered, with certain exceptions.

SEC. 43.1. MANDATORY SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF PIT BULLS; EXCEPTIONS. No person may own, keep, or harbor any dog within the City and County of San Francisco that the person in possession knew, or should have known, was a pit bull that has not been spayed or neutered unless:
(a) The pit bull is under eight weeks of age;
(b) The pit bull cannot be spayed or neutered without a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily harm or death due to a physical abnormality. A veterinarian must certify such a condition, determine the time frame after which the pit bull can be spayed/neutered. Within 30 days of the operative date of this ordinance, or within 30 days of, taking possession or ownership of an unspayed or unneutered pit bull, the owner, guardian or keeper must submit such documentation to be verified by the Department;
(c) The pit bull has been present in the City and County of San Francisco for less than thirty days;
(d) The owner, guardian or keeper has obtained, or has submitted an application for a breeding permit in accordance with Section 44 et seq. of the San Francisco Health Code;
(e) Determination of breed is under appeal pursuant to Section 43(b) above; or
(f) The pit bull is a show dog. Within 30 days of the operative date of this ordinance, or within 30 days of taking possession or ownership of an unspayed or unneutered pit bull, the owner, guardian or keeper must submit a copy of the organization papers (AKC or UKC) to the Department of Animal Care and Control demonstrating the pedigree information and show dog registration and that the dog conforms with the same breeding permit guidelines set forth in Sections 44.1(a)(3)(A), 44.1(a)(3)(B), 44.1(a)(3)(C) and 44.1(a)(3)(D). (Added by Ord. 268-05, File No. 051607, App. 11/22/2005)

• Any dog or cat over 6 months of age must be spayed or neutered, unless the guardian holds an unaltered license.
• If the animal breeds accidentally, the guardian must obtain a breeder’s permit in addition to the unaltered license.
• Any guardian redeeming an impounded unaltered animal will be required to pay a spay/neuter fee in the amount of $35 in addition to the impound fees imposed. This fee will be refunded if the animal is spayed or neutered within 30 days. Any unaltered animal impounded twice or more within a 3-year period will be altered at the guardian’s expense prior to redemption. At the option of the guardian, required spaying or neutering may be performed by a private veterinarian.
• There are differential licensing charges: $11 for spayed or neutered dogs and $21 (which includes a $.50 surcharge for the Animal Population Trust Fund) for unaltered dogs. Spayed/neutered cats are $6 and $11 for unaltered cats.
• Penalties for violation, of spay/neuter ordinances are fines not to exceed $100 on the first offense, $200 on the second offense, and $500 for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year.

Chap. 8.02.090, Sec. 3332.4 (a) No person shall own or harbor within the City any cat or dog over the age of six months which has not been spayed or neutered, unless such person holds either a license to keep an unaltered dog or cat or a license and permit for breeding cats or dogs.

Chap. 8.02, Sec. 3330.8 Upon redemption of any impounded unaltered animal, the owner will be required to pay a spay/neuter fee in the amount of $35.0 in addition to the impound fees imposed under Section 3330.12. Such fee shall be refundable upon proof of spaying /neutering of the animal within 30 days of the redemption date. Any unaltered animal impounded twice or more within a three-year period shall be altered at the owner’s expense prior to redemption. At the option of the owner, required spaying or neutering may be performed by a private veterinarian.

• Spaying and neutering is mandatory for dogs and cats over the age of 6 months unless the caretaker receives written authorization by the director of animal control giving permission to maintain an unaltered dog or cat.
• Anyone intentionally caring or providing for a dog or cat is declared the “owner” of that animal and must sterilize that animal accordingly.
• Feral cat colony caretakers are required to trap cats over the age of 8 weeks and have them spayed or neutered.
• Breeders are permitted to allow their animals to have only one litter in a 12-month period.

6.10.030. A. No person shall own, harbor or keep within the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County, a dog or cat over the age of six months, which has not been spayed or neutered unless such person holds an unaltered animal certification for the animal issued pursuant to Section 6.10.050.

6.10.030. B. Any person intentionally providing care or sustenance for a dog or cat shall be deemed the owner of such dog or cat and shall comply with this section.

6.10.040 A. It is unlawful for any person within the unincorporated area of the county intentionally to provide food, water or other forms of sustenance to a feral cat colony unless the person furnishes the director of animal control services with a signed statement agreeing to the following conditions:

1. Register with the director of animal control services as caring for feral cats;
2. Regularly feed the cat colony, including weekends and holidays;
3. Regularly and frequently trap the cats over the age of eight weeks and have them spayed or neutered;
4. Arrange to have all trapped cats tested for feline leukemia and feline immune deficiency virus, and to have those who test positive humanely euthanized or isolated indoors;
5. Identify all trapped cats by tipping their ears; and
6. Arrange to have all trapped cats vaccinated for rabies in addition to any other vaccination or immunization requirement imposed by the state.

Santa Maria

This ordinance mandates graduated licensing based on animals’ sterilization status.

Section 3
Article 3. Animal Licensing
Section 5-3.301. Required.
Except as provided in Section 5-3.302, it is unlawful to own, keep, or control any dog or unaltered cat unless an Altered or Unaltered Animal License has been procured therefor. Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this section is guilty of an infraction.

Ventura County

• • • Dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered, with some exemptions.
    • Owners may not allow their animals to have litters without a breeding permit.

4421 Spav/neuter requirements.

4421-1 Intent.

The intent of the spay/neuter provisions of the ordinance is to create a culture and common practice of spaying and neutering dogs and cats. Education and voluntary compliance isthe preferred method of achieving spaying and neutering, with enforcement measures as a last resort.

4421-2 Intent.

The intent of the ordinance is not to require spay/neuter to take place at 4 months, but to take advantage of the ability to provide 60-day notification at 4 months.

4421-3 Prohibition against unaltered dog or cat.

Every person who owns a dog or cat over the age of four months that is kept in the unincorporated areas of the County of Ventura is required to have such dog or cat spayed or neutered unless an exception applies under Section 4421-4. Nothing in this Section shall make veterinarians mandatory reporters of animals that have not been spayed or neutered.

4421-4 Prohibition against unaltered dog or cat; exceptions.

No person shall own a dog or cat over the age of four months that is kept in the unincorporated areas of the County of Ventura that has not been spayed or neutered, unless valid written documentation is provided to show proof that the animal is exempt from the requirement to be spayed or neutered by reason of one of the following:

(a) The dog or cat is a breed approved by and is registered with the American Kennel Club or a similar foreign registry recognized by the Division, as indicated on the Division website, whose program and practices are consistent with the humane treatment of animals, and the dog or cat is actively used to exhibit or compete and has competed in at least one legitimate exhibition or sporting competition hosted by, or under the approval of, the American Kennel Club or a similar foreign registry, within the last two years, or is being trained or groomed to exhibit or compete and is too young to have yet competed.

(b) The dog has earned, or if under three years old, is actively being trained and in the process of earning, an agility, carting, herding, protection, rally, hunting, working, or other title from a registry or association approved by the Division.

(c) The dog is being, or has been, appropriately trained and is actively used in a manner that meets the definition of a guide, signal or service dog as set forth in Penal Code section 365.5, subdivisions (d), (e) and (f), or the dog is enrolled in a guide dog program administered by a person licensed under Business and Professions Code section 7200 et seq.

(d) The dog is being, or has been, appropriately trained and is actively used by law enforcement agencies, the military, or search and rescue organizations, for law enforcement, military, or search and rescue activities.

(e) The owner of the dog or cat provides a letter to the Division from a licensed veterinarian certifying that the animal’s health would be best served by spaying or neutering after a specified date; or that due to age, poor health, or illness of the animal, it is detrimental to the health of the animal to spay or neuter the animal; or that arrangements have been made to spay or neuter the dog or cat within 60 days after the compliance deadline and the dog or cat is spayed or neutered within that 60-day period. This letter shall include the veterinarian’s license number and the date by which the animal may be safely spayed or neutered. The letter shall be updated periodically as necessary in the event the condition of the animal changes.

(f) The owner of the dog or cat is an American Kennel Club “Breeder of Merit.”

(g) The dog or cat has a valid breeding permit issued to the owner by the Division.

4421-5 Compliance.

It shall be the owner’s responsibility to comply with the spay/neuter provisions of this Article, including paying the applicable license fee.

4422 Implant.

A dog that has not been spayed or neutered shall be implanted with an animal identification device, at the owner’s expense, identifying the owner of the animal.

4423 (Reserved).

4424 Notice of violation and penalties re spay/neuter requirements.

Any person owning a cat or dog in violation of Section 4421 shall be given a notice of violation. The notice of violation shall quote pertinent provisions of Section 4421 and provide information regarding low-cost spay/neuter services offered in Ventura County. If the person fails to comply with Section 4421 within 60 days of receipt of the notice of violation, an Animal Control Officer, as defined in Section 4493-2, may issue an administrative citation assessing a civil penalty to that person in accordance with, and the person shall be subject to the administrative enforcement provisions set forth in, Article 8. The daily civil penalties for failure to comply with spay/neuter requirements shall be up to $25 per day, or such other sum approved by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, and the daily civil penalties shall commence 61 days after the owner’s receipt of the notice of violation. Every person who fails to comply with Section 4421 with 60 days receipt of such notice of violation shall also be guilty of an infraction.

4425 Breeding permit.

(a) No person shall cause or allow any dog or cat owned, harbored, or kept within the unincorporated areas of the County to breed without first obtaining a breeding permit, as described below. The term breeding permit means a written authorization, issued annually by the Director, giving the animal’s lawful holder permission to breed a dog or cat.

(b) Each breeder’s permit shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed annually before its expiration date. Each applicant for such a permit shall pay an annual fee of $100.00, or the then established annual fee approved by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura. A separate permit must be obtained for each dog or cat which is allowed to breed. No person is eligible for a breeding permit unless that person can present documentary evidence to the Division from a veterinarian that the parent dogs have received all recommended vaccinations and have had proper veterinary care.

(c) The Division shall administer an animal breeding permit program consistent with the following criteria:

(1) Under no circumstances shall a breeding permit be issued to a person who has been convicted of animal cruelty or neglect.

(2) The owner of the unaltered female dog or cat shall not allow the whelping of more than one litter in any household within the permit year, unless prior written permission has been obtained from the Director for good cause shown (including, but not limited to, where breeding is required to protect the health of the animal or where the permittee was forced to euthanize a litter of dogs or cats through no fault of the permittee).

(3) Issuance of a breeding permit shall be conditioned upon the animal owner’s consent to such inspections, as may be required, by the Division to verify that a breeding permit is not used to whelp more than one litter in any household.

(4) No offspring may be sold, adopted, bartered, or otherwise transferred, whether for compensation or otherwise, until it has reached the age of at least eight weeks, and has been immunized against common diseases according to current veterinary practice in Ventura County; and the sale or adoption of the dog or cat shall include a statement signed by the seller or person providing the offspring for adoption attesting to the signatory’s knowledge of the animal’s health and the animal’s immunization history.

(5) Any holder of a breeding permit in the unincorporated areas of the County who advertises to the public the availability of any dog or cat for sale, adoption, or transfer, whether for compensation or otherwise, must prominently display the permit number in any such advertisement. Further, the breeding permit holder must provide the permit number to any person who purchases, adopts or receives any animal from the permit holder and include the permit number on any receipt of sale or transfer document.

(6) Any holder of a breeding permit in the unincorporated areas of the County who sells or otherwise transfers a dog, whether for compensation or otherwise, shall submit to the Division the name, address, and telephone number of the animal’s new owner within five days from the sale or other transfer, on a form approved by the Division.

(7) Any holder of a breeding permit or commercial establishment in the unincorporated areas of the County which sells or otherwise transfers a dog, whether for compensation or otherwise, shall provide to the new animal owner County of Ventura applications for a license and permit.

(d) The following animals are exempt from breeding permit requirements:

(1) Dogs documented as having been appropriately trained and actively used by law enforcement agencies, the military or search and rescue organizations for law enforcement, military or search and rescue activities.

(2) Dogs documented as guide, signal, or service dogs pursuant to California Penal Code section 365.5, subdivisions (d), (e) and (f).

(3) Dogs and cats certified by a licensed veterinarian as not being suitable subjects for spaying and neutering due to health reasons;

(4) Dogs and cats under the care of governmental animal control agencies; animal rescue organizations which have demonstrated to the Division that they have implemented an ongoing spay/neuter plan, as well as an adoption plan; or humane societies or societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, if such societies are incorporated under the provisions of the California Corporations Code and the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law.

(5) Dogs documented as enrolled in a guide dog breeding program administered by a person licensed under Business and Professions Code section 7200 et seq.

(6) Dogs and cats owned by any person who is able to present documentary evidence that the person is an American Kennel Club “Breeder of Merit.”

4426 Notice of violation and penalties re breeding permit requirements.

Any person in violation of the breeding permit provisions of Section 4425, shall be given a notice of violation. The notice of violation shall quote pertinent provisions of Section 4425. The person may correct the violation(s) by providing conclusive proof to the Division that the dog(s) or cat(s) have been spayed or neutered, or by obtaining the necessary permit(s) within 60 days from receipt of the notice of violation. If the person fails to correct the violation(s) within 60 days of receipt of a notice of violation, an Animal Control Officer, as defined in Section 4493-2, may issue an administrative citation assessing a civil penalty to that person in accordance with, and the person shall be subject to the administrative enforcement provisions set forth in, Article 8. The civil penalties for failure to comply with the breeding permit provisions of Section 4425 shall be up to $500 per dog or cat, or such other sum approved by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. Every person who fails to comply with Section 4425 as set forth herein within 60 days of receipt of such notice of violation shall also be guilty of an infraction.

4427 Revocation of breeding permit.

The Division may revoke any breeding permit issued upon finding that the permit holder has violated its terms and conditions. Such a finding shall be made only after a noticed hearing conducted by the Poundmaster, or the Poundmaster’s designee, acting as hearing officer, and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 4467-4 through 4467-7. If the hearing officer finds that a violation has occurred, the hearing officer will issue written findings and an order, revoking the applicable breeding permit(s). The permit holder shall have the right to petition in the Ventura County Superior Court for review of the hearing officer’s decision as set forth in California Code of Civil Procedure sections 1094.5 and 1094.6. Such petition must be filed within ninety (90) days of the date notice of the decision is served upon the permit holder.

• Differential fines for animals running loose charging allow for $100 for unaltered animals and $25 for spayed/neutered animals.

• Spaying and neutering is mandatory for dogs and cats who are 6 months old and older unless the guardian obtains an unaltered dog/cat license permit.
• Every cat in a feral cat colony must be spayed/neutered.
• Breeders shall not breed more than two litters or more than 19 dogs, cats, puppies, or nine kittens during a calendar year.

Part 6. Chapter 4, Section 28. (b) Spaying, neutering of dogs and cats.

(1) No person may own, keep, or harbor a dog or cat six (6) months of age or older that has not been spayed or neutered unless such person holds an unaltered license tag for each unaltered dog or cat, unless the dog or cat is otherwise exempt under this Ordinance.

(2) An owner of an unaltered dog or cat will be allowed to maintain the unaltered animal in Palm Beach County if any of the following criteria is met: a. The dog or cat is registered with a national or international club, association, or registry recognized by the Division, and the owner certifies in writing to the Division that the animal is being used, trained, or considered for use in a show(s), sporting competition(s), or other similar competitive event(s) held by one or more national or international clubs, associations, or registries. For a dog or cat that is not spayed or neutered due to current use as a show or competition dog or cat as provided herein, the license tag fee established by the Board for unsterilized dogs or cats shall apply. b. A veterinarian licensed in the State of Florida certifies in writing that a specific dog or cat is medically unfit to undergo the required spay or neuter procedure because of a medical condition, including but not limited to age, that would be substantially aggravated by such procedure or would likely cause the dog or cat’s death. The writing must state the date by which the dog or cat may be safely spayed or neutered. The Division may extend the time for spaying or neutering a dog or cat or may exempt such dog or cat from the spay/neuter requirement based upon the written medical recommendation of a licensed veterinarian. For a dog or cat that is not spayed or neutered due to a health condition as provided herein, the license tag fee established by the Board for sterilized dogs or cats shall apply. As soon as the medical condition that prevents a dog or cat from being spayed or neutered ceases to exist, it shall be the duty of the owner of such dog or cat to promptly comply with this Section. c. The dog is currently used by a law enforcement agency for law enforcement purposes. For a dog that is not spayed or neutered due to current use by a law enforcement agency for law enforcement purposes as provided herein, the license tag fee established by the Board for police dogs shall apply. d. The dog or cat is a qualified guide dog or service animal as defined in Section 2 this Ordinance or is part of a recognized guide/service animal breeding program approved by the Division and is currently being bred or evaluated to produce guide/service animals. For a dog or cat that is not spayed or neutered due to current use as a qualified guide dog or service animal as provided herein, the license tag fee established by the Board for such animals shall apply. e. The owner wishes to keep the dog or cat unsterilized and certifies in writing to the Division that the dog or cat will not be bred or used for stud purposes unless an appropriate breeder permit is first obtained from the Division. For a dog or cat that is not spayed or neutered but will not be used for breeding or stud purposes, the license tag fee established by the Board for unsterilized animals shall apply.

• Spaying and neutering is mandatory for dogs and cats over the age of 6 months.
• Certain animals can be exempted with an unaltered-animal permit.

Sec. 14-58. – Mandatory spay and neuter.
(a) Purpose. The county has determined that the unintended or uncontrolled breeding of dogs and cats within the county leads to many dogs, cats, puppies and kittens being unwanted, becoming strays, suffering privation and death, being impounded and euthanized at great expense to the community, and constituting a public nuisance and public health hazard. It is, therefore, declared that every feasible means of reducing the number of unwanted dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens be encouraged.
(b) Spaying, neutering of dogs and cats.
(1) Requirement. No person may harbor a dog or cat six months of age or older within the unincorporated areas of Volusia County that has not been spayed or neutered unless such person holds an unaltered animal permit for each unaltered dog or cat, unless the dog or cat is otherwise exempt under this section.
(2) Unaltered animal permit.
a. Qualifications. An owner of an unaltered dog or cat shall qualify for an unaltered animal permit if one of the following is satisfied:
1. Shows and competitions. The dog or cat is used to show, to compete or to breed, which is of a breed recognized by and registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), United Kennel Club (UKC), American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA), Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA), or other bona fide registry and meets one of the following requirements:
i. The dog or cat has competed in at least one show or sporting competition sanctioned by a bona fide national registry within the last 365 days;
ii. The dog earned conformation, obedience, agility, carting, herding, hunting, protection, rally, sporting, working or other title from a purebred dog registry, referenced above, or other registry or dog sport association; or
iii. The owner of the dog or cat is a member of, and the dog or cat is registered with a bona fide purebred dog breed club or cat fancier’s association, which maintains and enforces a code of ethics for dog or cat breeding that includes restrictions from breeding dogs or cats with genetic defects and life threatening health problems that commonly threaten the breed, or the owner signs a statement under oath attesting that the dog or cat is being trained to comply with subsections i. or ii, above.
2. Medical fitness. A veterinarian licensed in the State of Florida certifies in writing that a dog or cat is medically unfit to undergo the required spay or neuter procedure because of a medical condition, including but not limited to age, would be substantially aggravated by the procedure or would likely result in the death of the dog or cat. The certification must state the date, if any, by which the dog or cat may be spayed or neutered. As soon as the medical condition that prevents a dog or cat from being spayed or neutered ceases to exist, it shall be the duty of the owner to have it spayed or neutered within 30 days.
3. Law enforcement. The dog is currently used by a law enforcement agency for law enforcement purposes or is part of a bona fide law enforcement animal breeding program.
4. Service animals. A dog or cat that is a service animal as defined in section 14-31 or is part of a bona fide service animal breeding program.
5. Breeders. The owner demonstrates to the animal control division proof of a breeding contract for a particular dog or cat, membership in a bona fide national, state or local organization, for the perpetuation of a given breed of dog or cat or proof of a litter produced by breeding of the dog or cat within the last 365 days.
6. Hunting and herding dogs. The dog is currently used as, or trained to be, a hunting or herding dog and the dog is registered with a bona fide national, state or local hunting or herding dog association. Alternatively, the owner of the dog signs a statement under oath attesting that the dog is used, trained, or will be trained to be a hunting or herding dog.
None of the aforementioned qualifications shall be construed to authorize the breeding or harboring of dogs or cats in violation of the Zoning Code of Volusia County, or exempt the owner or his dog or cat from any other provision of this chapter.
b. Deadline. A dog or cat governed by this section shall be spayed or neutered by its owner or, if eligible, the owner shall obtain an unaltered animal permit within 30 days of the dog or cat becoming six months of age or, by September 1, 2008, whichever is later in time, or, in the case of an owner whom acquired a dog or cat after it becoming six months of age, 30 days of acquisition.
c. Microchipping. As a condition to obtaining an unaltered animal permit, an eligible dog or cat must be implanted with an identifying microchip and the owner must provide the microchip number to the animal control division. This requirement shall not apply to hunting or herding dogs.
d. Place of residence. The address of the owner shall be presumed to be the residence of the dog or cat. All changes of address must be reported to the animal control division within 30 calendar days following such change.
e. Change in ownership. A permit holder shall notify the animal control division and the national registry applicable to the implanted microchip in writing of any change in ownership of a dog or cat within 30 calendar days.
f. Term of permit. An unaltered animal permit shall be valid for the life of the dog or cat.
g. Revocation. Upon receipt of information of violation of this section, the animal control division may issue a notice of revocation to a permit holder. The notice of revocation shall provide a summary of the information of the violation and shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, by hand delivery by the sheriff, or animal control officer, or upon posting of the property at the address listed in the permit application. Any request for hearing shall be filed by the permit holder with the animal control division within ten days after the permit holder’s receipt of said notice. The permit holder shall set forth the reasons why the permit holder believes the revocation would be an error. Failure to timely request a hearing shall render the revocation final. All hearings shall be conducted by the hearing officer within 30 days after the receipt of a request for hearing and in accordance with section 14-57. The original of the hearing officer’s written decision shall be filed with the animal control division, and copies shall be mailed to the county attorney and the permit holder.
h. Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this section is subject to the enforcement procedures of section 14-39 and penalties prescribed in section 14-32. These penalties shall not preclude the issuance of a notice of revocation to a holder of an unaltered animal permit for violations of this section.
(3) Exemptions. A dog or cat that meets the following criteria shall be exempt from this section and not be required to obtain an unaltered animal permit:
a. A dog or cat temporarily harbored within the unincorporated areas of Volusia County for less than 120 days within any calendar year.
b. The dog or cat is being harbored by a lawful humane society/animal shelter under the provisions of the Zoning Code of Volusia County, Florida, whether public or private, whose principal purpose is securing the adoption of dogs or cats or offering sanctuary for dogs or cats and certifies in writing to the animal control division that it does not engage in the breeding of dogs or cats, provided that the requirements of F.S. § 823.15, are satisfied.

This ordinance requires that all animals who are 6 months of age or older be spayed and neutered, with some exemptions provided.

ARTICLE IV. – SPAY/NEUTER AND REGISTRATION OF DOGS AND CATS

Sec. 5-42. – Sterilization requirement.
No person may own, keep, harbor, or have custody of a dog or cat six months of age or older within the Macon-Bibb County that has not been spayed or neutered unless such person holds an unaltered animal permit for each unaltered dog or cat, or unless the dog or cat is otherwise exempt under this article.

Sec. 5-43. – Exemptions.
The following persons shall not be required to obtain an unaltered animal permit:

(1) An individual who is a non-resident of Macon-Bibb County and resides temporarily therein for a period not to exceed 120 days within a 12-month period;
(2) Lawful humane societies/animal shelters, whether public or private, licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture whose principal purpose is securing the adoption of dogs or cats or offering sanctuary for dogs or cats and which certify in writing to the animal welfare department that they does not engage in the breeding of dogs or cats. Such organizations must comply with the mandatory sterilization requirements applicable to animal shelters and rescue organizations pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 4-14-1 et seq., the Georgia Animal Protection Act, O.C.G.A. § 4-11-1 et seq., and other applicable laws and regulations of the Georgia Department of Agriculture;
(3) Veterinary hospitals; and
(4) Person who provide nourishment and care for feral cat colonies that are registered and in compliance with Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare Department requirements. A person who registers a feral cat colony shall not have to obtain an unaltered license tag for any cat in the colony provided such cats remain feral and the colony registration is renewed annually. Every cat in a feral cat colony must be spayed or neutered.

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