6.08.010 Dog licenses.
A. Annual License. All dogs shall be licensed annually or within 30 calendar days from the date the owner acquires the animal or takes up residence in the city of Gig Harbor.
B. License Expiration. Dog licenses shall expire one calendar year from the date of issuance.
C. Dog License Fee. License fees are set pursuant to the following fee schedule:
1. Altered dog license is $7.00 per year.
2. Unaltered dog license is $17.00 per year.
3. Senior citizens (65 years old or over) can purchase a dog license at a reduced rate of $5.00 per year for an altered dog.
4. Transfer fee for transfer of one license to the new owner is $5.00 per year.
D. Additional License Fee. Licenses not renewed by the designated renewal date shall be assessed an additional license fee of $10.00; provided, there shall be no additional license fee where:
1. The applicant has owned the dog for less than 30 calendar days; or
2. The applicant has resided in the city for less than 30 calendar days.
E. Dangerous Animal Registration Fee. The fee for registering a dangerous animal with the city shall be $100.00 in addition to the regular license fee.
D. Exemptions from License Fees. The following are exempt from license fees:
1. Dogs in the temporary custody of a veterinarian or animal welfare organization whose owners are unknown;
2. Dogs owned and available for retail sale by the owner or operator of a licensed commercial pet facility; or
3. Service dogs. (Ord. 1034 § 7, 2006).