Ord 2022-096 amending Chapter 6, Animals, of the San Marcos City Code to amend definitions, delegate authority for department to waive or reduce fees

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(c) The animal services manager,with permission from the public health director, may allow members of the general public to participate in this program for limited times or for special promotions.The program's first priority shall always be to assist low-income pet owners. (d) It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to knowingly falsify proof of eligibility for, or participate in any program under this chapter,or to furnish any licensed veterinarian with inaccurate information concerning the ownership of an animal submitted for a sterilization procedure, or to furnish an animal control officer with false information concerning an animal sterilization fee schedule or an animal sterilization certificate submitted pursuant to this section, or to otherwise violate any provision of this section. (e) The animal services manager,with the approval of the public health director,shall adopt rules relative to the format and content of all forms required under this chapter, proof of eligibility,administration of the program, and any other matter necessary for the administration of this program. (Ord. No. 2008-62, §3, 12-18-08) Sec. 6.049. Veterinarian participation. (a) Any veterinarian licensed in this state may participate in the animal assistance program or any other programs established under this chapter or by animal services.Only chemical or surgical procedures approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association may be employed for sterilization. (b) Veterinarians who choose to participate in any program shall sterilize, provide an anti-rabies vaccination, and microchip each animal.The city shall reimburse participating veterinarians,to the extent funds are available, for each rabies vaccination and animal sterilization procedure performed and will waive the fee for the microchip registration.To receive this reimbursement,the veterinarian shall submit an animal sterilization certificate which shall be signed by the veterinarian and the owner of the animal and any other documentation deemed necessary by the animal services manager in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. No. 2008-62, §3, 12-18-08) Sec. 6.050. Dog and cat microchipping required. (a) All residents of the city shall have their dog(s)and cat(s),four months of age and older, implanted with a microchip that is registered with the owner's current information. (b) All residents of the city with newly acquired dog(s)and cat(s)shall ensure they are implanted with a microchip within 30 days of ownership, and registered with the owner's current information (c) New residents of the city shall ensure their dog(s)and cat(s)are implanted with a microchip within 30 days of moving to the city and registered with the owner's current information. (d) The animal services manager is authorized to exempt an animal's owner from the requirements of subsection(a)if the animal is determined to be medically unsuitable for microchipping by a licensed veterinarian, in writing, provided that: (1) The animal determined to be medically unsuitable for microchipping shall be permanently marked with an identifying tattoo by a licensed veterinarian; (2) Proof of medical unsuitability for microchipping along with the identifying tattoo number and owner's or keeper's name, address and telephone number is provided to animal services within 30 days of tattooing; (3) If there is a change in contact information,the owner or keeper of a tattooed animal shall update the contact information with animal services within 30 days; Created: 2022-03-03 11:27:11 [EST] (Supp.No.34,Update 4) Page 23 of 40