§ 5-83. Operation of private kennel; permit required.

It shall be unlawful for anyone to operate a private kennel in Plaquemines Parish without a permit.

(a)

For purposes of this chapter a kennel shall be defined as the keeping of more than five (5) dogs, excluding puppies under six (6) months of age, on a common premises. Any individual or business with five (5) or more dogs and who breeds and sells dogs retail, wholesale, or to the public is required to procure a kennel license and pay a kennel license fee in lieu of the individual dog licenses and license fees provided for herein.

(b)

The fee for a kennel permit shall be as follow:

(1)

Fifteen dollars ($15.00) if no more than five (5) dogs over the age of six (6) months are harbored on the owner's premises at the time of the application.

(2)

Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) if more than five (5) dogs but no more than ten (10) dogs over the age of six (6) months are harbored on the owner's premises at the time of the application; and

(3)

Thirty dollars ($30.00) if more than ten (10) dogs over the age of six (6) months are harbored on the owner's premises at the time of the application.

(c)

Anyone seeking a permit to operate a kennel shall make an application to the Plaquemines Parish Animal Control Department. Permits shall be issued upon inspection whenever it is found that the kennel can be operated in a safe and sanitary manner, that there are adequate provisions for the care and feeding of the dogs therein, and that the keeping of a kennel will not create a nuisance for neighboring property owners or otherwise endanger public health and safety. The inspection fee for kennel inspections shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) with a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) re-inspection fee, if deemed necessary by the animal control department.

(d)

All private kennels in the parish shall cause all of the animals kept therein to be properly vaccinated against rabies and other common contagious canine diseases. All such dogs must be tagged.

(e)

At the time of application for an initial or renewal kennel license, an applicant shall provide the governing body of the parish or municipality with a statement that is signed and dated and includes both of the following:

(1)

The applicant's Class A or Class B animal dealer's license number issued by the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to provisions of the federal Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq., or the reason the applicant is not required to hold either license.

(2)

The applicant's sales tax identification number or the reason the applicant is not required to have a sales tax identification number. A person selling pure breed dogs must also possess either a valid class A or class B dealer's license number issued the United States Department of Agriculture.

(f)

Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, or both, per Louisiana RS 3:2772.

(Ord. No. 17-122, § 13, 9-14-17)