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Animal Control Ordinance Adopted 1/21/2016 Unified Animal Control Ordinance Page 38 Effective 3/1/2016 d. Each enclosure used to transport animals shall be large enough for each animal to stand erect, sit, turn about freely and lie down in a normal position. e. Animals shall not be placed in enclosures over other animals while being transported unless each enclosure is so constructed to prevent animal excreta from entering the other enclosures. f. All enclosures used to transport animals shall be disinfected after each use and as needed. (4) Care in transit. a. The attendant or driver shall be responsible for inspecting the animals frequently enough to ensure the health and comfort of the animals and to determine if emergency care is needed and to obtain emergency care if needed. b. If any animal is in a vehicle for more than three hours, it shall be provided fresh, drinkable water, and food as appropriate. c. Each animal in transit shall have a tag affixed to its collar of a type approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Ord. of 6-16-1987, § XX(A)(2), eff. 1-1-1988) Sec. 4-99. - Records. (a) Every person who sells, gives, exchanges or otherwise delivers any animal to a collector must receive from the collector a written receipt, a copy of which is to be kept by the collector, signed by both the Owner or Keeper and the collector, stating the following: (1) The number of animals received by the collector. (2) The sex, breed, and a general description of each animal received and the U.S. Department of Agriculture number assigned to each animal. (3) The name, address and telephone number of the location to which the animal will be taken for the following five days. (4) The name, address and telephone number of the collector. (5) The name, address and telephone number of the person surrendering the animal.