§ 4-97. Permit application.

(a)

An application for a collection permit shall be made by each individual involved in the collecting of dogs and/or cats in the county for the purpose of sale or other disposal. Any such application for the purpose mentioned in this section shall have to be made to the Animal Services Director on a form prescribed by the Animal Services Director.

(b)

An investigation may then be conducted by the Animal Services Director which may include inspection of the premises where the animals are to be kept and any vehicles in which animals are to be transported. A fee in the amount of $25.00 shall be assessed against an applicant or permit holder for failing to permit an inspection pursuant to this subsection in order to defray the costs of repeat travel.

(c)

Upon the determination by the Animal Services Director or person duly authorized by the Animal Services Director that the requirements of this section have been met and are capable of continuing to be met during the duration of the permit, a permit for no more than one year shall be issued, upon payment of applicable privilege taxes, to the individual applicant only for the specific individual applicant, premises and vehicles listed on the application.

(d)

Application for a permit renewal is the responsibility of the permit holder and shall be made no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the current permit. Failure to reapply prior to the 30-day limit may result in a civil penalty.

(e)

No individual shall be issued a collection permit unless:

(1)

The individual is properly licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and/or the state department of agriculture, and such license is unsuspended and unrevoked.

(2)

The individual complies with this article and all other applicable laws and regulations.

(3)

All requirements of this section have been met.

(4)

The following information shall be provided on or with the application for a collection permit:

i.

The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant.

ii.

U.S. Department of Agriculture and/or state department of agriculture license number under which the applicant operates.

iii.

A basic description of the applicant's background, including but not limited to all licenses he may have had for handling or keeping of animals, and all arrests or convictions involving any matter or law in any way pertaining to animals.

iv.

A complete description, including vehicle identification number and vehicle license number of each vehicle that will be used to collect and/or transport animals.

v.

The address and location where the animals will be kept or maintained for the five days after collection.