§ 6-44. Certificate of registration application.

(a)

An applicant for an original or renewal certificate of registration for a dangerous, wild animal shall file an application with the animal services manager on a form provided by the animal services manager.

(b)

The application shall include:

(1)

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

(2)

A complete identification of each animal, including species, sex, age, if known, and any distinguishing marks or coloration that would aid in the identification of the animal;

(3)

The exact location where each animal is to be kept;

(4)

A sworn statement that:

a.

All information in the application is complete and accurate; and

b.

The applicant has read this chapter and that all facilities used by the applicant to confine or enclose the animal comply with the requirements of this chapter; and

(5)

Any other information the animal services manager may require.

(c)

An applicant shall include with each application:

(1)

The nonrefundable fee;

(2)

Proof, in a form acceptable by the animal registration agency, that the applicant has liability insurance;

(3)

A color photograph of each animal being registered taken not earlier than the thirtieth day before the date the application is filed;

(4)

A photograph and a statement of the dimensions of the primary enclosure in which each animal is to be kept and a scale diagram of the premises where each animal will be kept, including the location of any perimeter fencing and any residence on the premises; and

(5)

If an applicant holds a class "A" or class "B" dealer's license or class "C" exhibitor's license issued by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States under the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. § 2131, et seq.) and its subsequent amendments, a clear and legible photocopy of the license.

(d)

In addition to the items required under subsection (c), an application for renewal must include a statement signed by a veterinarian licensed to practice in this state stating that the veterinarian:

(1)

Inspected each animal being registered not earlier than the thirtieth day before the date of the filing of the renewal application; and

(2)

Finds that the care and treatment of each animal by the owner meets or exceeds the standards prescribed in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 8597, § 1, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 8934, § 2, 4-4-08)

State law reference

Dangerous wild animal certificate of registration application, V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 822.104; dangerous wild animals, V.T.C.A. Health and Safety Code § 822.101 et seq.; local regulation of dangerous wild animals, V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 822.116.