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39 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> (3)All requirements of this section have been met. <br /> (4)The following information shall be provided on or with the application for a <br /> collection permit: <br /> i. The name,address and telephone number of the applicant. <br /> ii. U.S.Department of Agriculture and/or state department of agriculture <br /> license number under which the applicant operates. <br /> iii. A basic description of the applicant's background,including but not limited <br /> to all licenses he may have had for handling or keeping of animals,and all <br /> arrests or convictions involving any matter or law in any way pertaining to <br /> animals. <br /> iv. A complete description,including vehicle identification number and vehicle <br /> license number of each vehicle that will be used to collect and/or transport <br /> animals. <br /> v. The address and location where the animals will be kept or maintained for <br /> the five days after collection. <br /> (Ord.of6-16-1987,§Xr(AV(1),cJf.1-1-1988;Ainewd.of12-3-2007,ef..','-1-08) <br /> Sec.4-98.-Permit requirements. <br /> No permit shall be issued or remain valid unless the Animal Services Director or <br /> person duly authorized by the Animal Services Director is satisfied that both the vehicles <br /> in.which the animals will be collected and transported and/or the premises where the <br /> animals will-be housed meet the following requirements: <br /> (1)Premises.All premises shall meet the same standards as set for class II <br /> commercial kennels in section 4-72 <br /> (2) Vehicles. <br /> a. Vehicles used to transport animals must be mechanically sound and <br /> equipped to provide fresh air to all animals without harmful drafts. <br /> b. The sections of the vehicles where the animals are placed are to be <br /> constructed and maintained so that engine exhaust fumes cannot get to the <br /> animals. <br /> c. The sections of the vehicles where the animals are to be kept should be <br /> cleaned and disinfected after each use and as needed. <br /> (3)Enclosures in or on vehicles. <br /> a. Enclosures,including compartments,cages,cartons or crates,used to <br /> transport animals are to be well constructed,well ventilated,and designed <br /> in such a way to protect the health and ensure the safety of the animals. <br /> b. These enclosures must be constructed or placed on the vehicles so that: <br /> 1. Every animal in the vehicle has sufficient fresh air for normal <br /> breathing. <br /> 2. The openings of these enclosures are easily accessible for <br /> emergency removals at all times. <br /> 3. The animals are adequately protected from the elements,including <br /> heat and cold. <br /> DRAFTv.3-5/30/2013 Page 35 <br />