§ 6.02.110. Mandatory micro-chipping of dogs and cats—Exemptions.

The mandatory microchipping requirements shall not apply to any of the following:

a.

A dog or cat with a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily injury, if implanted with the microchip identification, due to the health conditions of the animal. The owner or custodian must obtain written confirmation of that fact from a California licensed veterinarian. If the dog or cat is able to be safely implanted with an identifying microchip at a later date, the date must be stated in the written confirmation.

b.

A dog or cat which would be impaired of its athletic ability or performance if implanted with the microchip identification. The owner or custodian must obtain written confirmation of that fact from a California licensed veterinarian. If the dog or cat is able to be safely implanted with an identifying microchip at a later date, the date must be stated in the written confirmation.

c.

A dog or cat that is kenneled or trained in the City, but is owned by an individual that does not reside in the City. The owner or custodian must keep and maintain the animal in accordance with the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which the owner or custodian of the animal permanently resides, including but not limited to the applicable licensing and rabies vaccination requirements of that jurisdiction.

(Ord. 960, 10/20/09; § 1)