6.08.020 Dog license procedure.
A. Issuance of Licenses. The city cashier shall issue licenses pursuant to GHMC 6.08.010, as specified in this section.
B. Contents of License. The license shall contain the following:
1. Date of issuance and date of expiration;
2. A serial number;
3. Type of animal, its name, age, color(s), sex, breed/mix, distinguishing characteristics, and whether the animal is spayed or neutered;
4. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the animal;
5. Permanent identification number or marking, such as microchip implant, if applicable.
C. License Tag.
1. With each license, the owner shall receive a license tag that shall contain the serial number that corresponds to the serial number on the license and the date of license expiration.
2. The license tag need not be worn by the licensed dog in a sanctioned dog show or while engaged in formal, recognized training. A microchip implant may replace a license tag; provided, that the license is renewed annually and the annual license fee is paid.
D. Transferability of Licenses. Licenses are not transferable from one dog to another, but may be transferred from an original owner to a new owner; provided, that the new owner records the transfer with the licensing agent within 14 calendar days, pays a transfer charge as provided for in GHMC 6.08.010(C) and assumes responsibility for all future license fees while maintaining ownership of the dog.
E. Lost Tags. Lost license tags may be replaced by a substitute license or tag one time a year without charge upon application to the city cashier. Payment of the applicable license fee is required to replace a second lost license or tag within a year. (Ord. 1034 § 7, 2006).