§ 40-4. Kennels, pet shops, shelters or pounds; fees.  


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  • A. 
    Licenses required; application data. Any person who keeps or operates or proposes to establish a kennel, pet shop, shelter or a pound shall apply to the Division of Health for a license entitling him/her to keep or operate such establishment. Such application shall describe the premises where the establishment is located or is proposed to be located, the purpose for which it is to be maintained and shall be accompanied by the written approval of the Township Health Officer, showing compliance with the local and state rules and regulations governing the location of and sanitation at such establishment.
    B. 
    Expiration of license; revocation; hearing. All licenses issued for a kennel, pet shop or shelter shall state the purpose for which the establishment is maintained, and all such licenses shall expire annually on the last day of June and be subject to revocation by the township on recommendation of the State Department of Health or Township Division of Health for failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the State Department or the Township Division of Health, after the owner has been afforded a hearing by either the State Department or local Division of Health.
    [Amended 10-17-1988 by Ord. No. 88-36; 4-19-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07]
    C. 
    License fees for kennels and pet shops. See Chapter 82, Fees.
Amended 4-19-1999 by Ord. No. 99-07