§ 10.20.070. Vaccination Requirements and Time Limit for Vaccination When Dog or Cat Is Disabled.

A dog or cat must be vaccinated against rabies before a license is issued unless one of the following exemptions applies:

A.

Cat. A license may be issued for an unvaccinated cat if the owner or custodian submits to the Director a written confirmation from a licensed veterinarian stating that a rabies vaccination would endanger the animal's life because of disease or other disability. The cat must be vaccinated within ten days after the disability ends.

B.

Dog. A license may be issued for an unvaccinated dog if the owner or custodian obtains the exemption permitted under Health and Safety Code section 121690 from the local public health officer. The dog must be vaccinated within ten days after the disability ends.

(Ord. 2016-0040 § 85, 2016: Ord. 93-0002 § 2 (part), 1993: Ord. 9454 § 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 8043 § 8, 1961: Ord. 4729 Art. 4 § 413, 1946.)