§ 10.28.280. Display of Grading Card—Violation.

A.

The facility is required to post the Animal Facility Grade Card at the animal facility as follows:

1.

Posted in the front window of the facility within five feet of the front door or;

2.

Posted in a display case mounted on the outside front wall of the facility within five feet of the front door; or

3.

Posted in a location as directed and determined in the discretion of the Director to ensure proper notice to the general public and to patrons.

B.

If an animal facility is operated in the same building or space or shares a common customer entrance as a separately licensed or permitted business, the facility must post the Animal Facility Grade Card(s) in the initial customer contact area, or in a location determined by the Director.

C.

The Animal Facility Grade Card must not be defaced, marred, camouflaged, hidden, or removed. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, it is unlawful to operate an animal facility unless the Animal Facility Grade Card is displayed as required by this Section. A violation of this subsection C is a misdemeanor punishable under Penal Code Section 19.

D.

The Director may waive posting of the Animal Facility Grade Card when the animal facility consists of animals maintained solely as personal pets that are not used to breed, show, sell, adopt, or transfer ownership or custody of the animals by any other method.

(Ord. 2016-0040 § 142, 2016: Ord. 2004-0036 § 20, 2004.)