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Animal Control Ordinance <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. of 6-16-1987, §XX(A)(1), eff. 1-1-1988;Amend. of 12-3-2007, eff. 7-1-08) <br /> Sec. 4-98. - Permit requirements. <br /> No permit shall be issued or remain valid unless the Animal Services Director or person <br /> duly authorized by the Animal Services Director is satisfied that both the vehicles in <br /> 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 /> 4. The animals are adequately protected from one another. <br /> c. Only animals of the same species shall be transported in the same <br /> enclosure. Puppies and kittens under six months of age shall not be <br /> transported in the same enclosure with adult animals, other than their <br /> mother. <br /> Adopted 1/21/2016 Unified Animal Control Ordinance Page 36 <br /> Effective 3/1/2016 <br />