Item 12: Chapter 6, Animals, of the San Marcos City Code

[COSM_Admin]

Consider approval of Ordinance 2022-96, on the second of two readings, amending Chapter 6, Animals, of the San Marcos City Code to amend definitions, delegate authority for department to waive or reduce fees, limit reasons to impound cats, delete stray hold requirement in some instances, include stricter requirements for spay/neuter and microchipping, create an offense for failure to reclaim or surrender pet upon notice, add requirements for pet shops/pet stores; including regulation of source of pets; and provide for permitting and inspections; repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.

 

[JHughson]

If I want to amend the ordinance by including a requirement that dogs be sourced only from breeders that are "Carnine Care Certified" by Purdue University, what do I need to state and where would it go?

 

[COSM_Admin]

Response provided by Greg Carr, Director of Neighborhood Enhancement:
6.065(c)
Our intent was to take the year that they have to operate to see if the Canine Care Certified program is a viable option and bring it back for amendment. At this time, the Canine Care Certified program does not list breeders that have received the certification so we would be unable to verify compliance.