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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(8) In the case of the sale of a cat or dog:the name, address, and contact information of entity from which the pet shop obtained the cat or dog. (f) Each pet store operator shall comply with the following recordkeeping and disclosure requirements: (1) Maintaining records sufficient to document the origin of each dog,cat, rabbit or ferret the pet store sells or provides space for, including any individual or organization from whom the pet store obtained each animal,for at least one(1)year after the disposition of the animal.Additionally,the pet store operator shall post, in a conspicuous location on the cage or enclosure of each dog,cat, rabbit or ferret, a sign listing the name of the public animal services agency or shelter, private shelter, nonprofit organization, person or other entity from which each animal was obtained in 20 point type; (2) Maintaining written records sufficient to document the health and disposition of each dog, cat, rabbit or ferret for a period of not less than two(2)years after the animal is sold.These records shall be available to animal services and other law enforcement officers, prospective purchasers of a specific dog,cat, rabbit or ferret, or the purchaser of a dog, cat, rabbit or ferret for inspection during normal business hours; (3) Maintaining records sufficient to document the manner of transportation of each dog,cat, rabbit or ferret transferred to the pet store, including the aggregate time the animal spent in transit,for at least one(1)year after the disposition of the animal.These records shall be available to animal services and other law enforcement officers, prospective purchasers of a specific dog,cat, rabbit or ferret,or the purchaser of a dog,cat, rabbit or ferret for inspection during normal business hours;and (4) Providing to each prospective purchaser of a specific animal or purchaser of an animal a copy of the veterinary medical records of the animal. (g) Each pet store operator shall comply with the following veterinary and consumer protection requirements: (1) Ensuring that records of all veterinary visits to the pet store and orders for veterinary treatment are documented in writing.Veterinary treatment records shall be kept for each animal or group of animals that receives medications or immunizations while in the care of the pet store.These records shall include summaries of direction received orally from veterinarians, and shall include all of the following: a. Identification of the animal or group of animals receiving medical treatment; b. Name of the medication or immunization used; c. Amount of medication used; d. Time and date on which the medication or immunization was administered; and e. Identity of veterinarian providing such direction. Records required by this subsection shall be made available during business hours to each purchaser of a dog,cat, rabbit or ferret at the time of sale. (2) Providing to each prospective purchaser of a specific animal upon request and to each purchaser of an animal at the time of sale information concerning the store's animal return policy,which shall be made available to customers either through in-store signs or written handouts.The return policy shall include the circumstances,if any, under which the pet store will provide follow-up veterinary care for the animal in the event of illness. Each pet store operator shall maintain records sufficient to identify each dog,cat, rabbit or ferret returned to and accepted by the pet store after the pet store sold each such animal to a purchaser. Records required by this subsection shall be made available upon request to animal services and other law enforcement officers. (3) Providing to purchasers of dogs,cats, rabbits or ferrets all of the following information at the time of sale on a form and/or in format prescribed by the city: a. Any spay or neuter procedures performed on the animal. Created: 2022-03-03 11:27:12 [EST] (Supp. No.34,Update 4) Page 28 of 40