§ 3-4-22. Vaccination and licensing of dogs and cats required.

(a)

The owner or possessor of each dog or cat over three (3) months of age kept, maintained or harbored within the municipalities or the unincorporated areas of Henry County shall apply for and obtain a rabies tag for such dog or cat which shall be affixed to a collar worn by such dog or cat at all times. This provision does not apply to show dogs or cats wherein the wearing of a collar may cause damage to the coat of the animal. Owners of show dogs or cats should have in their possession the rabies tag where it may be produced on demand of animal control personnel.

(b)

Any licensed veterinarian shall be authorized to vaccinate dogs or cats against rabies; provided, that at the time of such vaccination he furnish a vaccination tag issued by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, bearing an official serial number to the owner.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person to attach a vaccination tag or license tag to the collar of any animal for which it was not issued.

(d)

A license fee shall be charged for the certificate of registration as required by Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated for a dangerous dog or a vicious dog.

(e)

A license fee shall be charged for a certificate of registration as required by Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the official Code of Georgia Annotated for a dangerous dog.

(Ord. No. 12-12, § II, 7-16-12)