Amending Chapter 5 Commonly known as Animals & Fowl

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Sec. 5-39 Animal Control Shelter/Animal Welfare Organization No permit shall be required of a humane society, animal welfare organizations, however, all other animal care provisions of this Chapter shall apply. Sec. 5-40 through 5-44 Reserved Article 8. Registration and Permit Applications/Inspections/Fees Sec. 5-45 Application/Term. (a) Application for registrations or permits may be made at the City Controller's Office or designated facility, or by mail, and shall include name, address of applicant, type of permit applied for, number and description of animal(s) , proof of rabies vaccination, information regarding sterilization, and appropriate fee. (1) All applicants must be in compliance with zoning and all other applicable state or local laws,and shall not have been convicted of any of the cruelty to animal offenses set forth in I.C. , 35-46-3-2, within the past twelve (12) months. (2) Those permits that require prior inspection will not be issued until proof of such inspection is made available to Controller's Office by the inspecting agency. (b) Registration and permits are to be issued for a term of one (1) year, commencing with the first day of February and expiring at midnight on the last day of the licensing period. After February 1st all applicants will be required to pay an additional five dollars ($5.00) for each registration or permit required; provided, however, circuses, carnivals, performing animal acts, or exhibitions shall be exempt from the penalty. (c) Upon issuance, City Controller's Office shall issue a registration or permit in written form which includes number of registration or permit, type of registration or permit, and all pertinent information. In addition, the Controller's Office shall issue a durable tag stamped with registration number and year of issuance for each pertinent registration. (d) The Controller's Officer shall maintain records of the identifying registration/permit number. (e) All fees shall be paid at time of application, and prior to the issuance of the permit or registration. Sec. 5-46 Inspection. (a) Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of or perform any duty imposed by this Chapter or when there is reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any violation of the provisions of this Chapter or Indiana State Law, the Code Enforcement Officer, Health Officer, Police Officer or Humane Officer is authorized at all reasonable times to inspect the same for compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or any State law; provided that: