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An ordinance to amend Chapter 8.30 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to the enforcement of the restrictions on the retail sale of dogs and cats.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Chapter 8.30 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is amended by adding the following as a new section:
8.30.040 Enforcement.
The director of the department of health and the director of the department of codes administration shall have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce all sections of this Chapter 8.30.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This ordinance amends Chapter 8.30 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the enforcement of restrictions on the retail sale of dogs and cats.
The existing provision prohibits the sale of dogs and cats by a pet store unless the dog or cat was obtained from or displayed in cooperation with an animal care facility or animal rescue organization. Dogs and cats younger than eight weeks old cannot be sold. A pet store must maintain records related to the source of each dog or cat acquired for at least one year following the date of acquisition. A violation of these provisions is punishable by a fine of $50 per day, per violation.
The ordinance under consideration would authorize the director of the Department of Health and the director of the Department of Codes Administration to have concurrent jurisdiction when enforcing restrictions on the retail sale of dogs and cats.