§ 4-338. Vaccination clinic; charge for vaccination.

(a)

The Department is authorized to hold clinics for vaccination of animals against rabies at suitable locations within the City should the Director determine that such clinics are necessary. However, the Department shall ensure that a clinic for vaccination of animals against rabies is held at least once every two years beginning on July 1, 2013. Any clinic required or authorized by this section shall also require the approval of the Council and the appropriate local health department. A charge shall be made for the vaccination of each animal, which shall not exceed the actual cost of performing the vaccination; however, if the Director determines such charge will result in a demonstrably undue hardship to the owner of the animal, the charge may be waived.

(b)

The owner is responsible for having a dog or cat sterilized and vaccinated for rabies. However, if the owner fails to have a dog or cat sterilized and vaccinated for rabies, a fee for the transportation provided by the City for the purpose of having a dog or cat sterilized or vaccinated for rabies, or both, by a licensed veterinarian shall be charged in the amount set forth in Appendix A to this Code to the owner of the dog or cat to help defray the cost of providing the service.

(Code 1993, § 4-81; Code 2004, § 10-262; Ord. No. 2008-28-48, § 2, 3-10-2008; Ord. No. 2010-21-67, § 2, 4-26-2010; Ord. No. 2013-244-2014-13, § 2, 2-10-2014)

(Code 1993, § 4-81; Code 2004, § 10-262; Ord. No. 2008-28-48, § 2, 3-10-2008; Ord. No. 2010-21-67, § 2, 4-26-2010; Ord. No. 2013-244-2014-13, § 2, 2-10-2014)