§ 5-29. OCVI health certificate required.

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(a)

The owner of any cat or dog, sterilized or unsterilized, that is sold, or exchanged for valuable consideration is required to give the new owner a current, valid OCVI health certificate at the time of exchange or sale. The OCVI health certificate must be available for review by potential new owners at the time any dog or cat is offered for sale or exchange, for valuable consideration. A current OCVI health certificate must be presented to any animal control officer upon request for review.

(b)

Qualified adoption facilitators, rescue groups, and animal shelters are exempt from the requirements of this section.

(c)

Each animal found to be without an OCVI health certificate shall be considered a separate violation of this section by the owner of the animal. Animals shall not be subject to impoundment for violations of this section.

( Ord. No. 15-09 , Pt. I, 12-15-15)

                    
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