HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-011 Proof of Rabies Vaccine ORDINANCE NO. 2002 -11
AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Safety and Morals; requiring proof of a
rabies vaccine for all dogs in the City of Yakima, and
amending section 6.22.030 of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 6.22.033 of the City of Yakima Municipal code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"6.22.030 Application for license License year — Tag.
Applications for Yakima city dog licenses shall be made at
the office of the Yakima city treasurer. Upon payment to the
city of the required license fee provided in this chapter, and
proof that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies within
the last three years, a license shall be issued. Upon such
application being made, there shall be issued a metal tag
upon which shall be inscribed `Yakima — (license No.) dog
(year) tax,' which tag shall be worn by the dog at all times.
Licenses shall be valid for a one year period from February
1St of each year to January 31st of the following year."
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect (30) calendar
days after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law and by the
City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 19th day of
March, 2002.
ATTEST: M. Place, Mayor
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CITY CLERK
Publication Date: 3 -22 -2002
Effective Date: 4 -21 -2002
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. ¥ ( 0
For Meeting Of 3- 11 - O �.
ITEM TITLE: An Ordinance relating to Public Safety and Morals; requiring proof of a
rabies vaccine for all dogs in the City of Yakima, and amending section 6.22.030 of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code.
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff B. West, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
CONTACT PERSON /TELEPHONE: Jeff B. West, 575 -6033
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The proposed ordinance would require proof of a
rabies vaccine as a condition of obtaining a dog license. This ordinance is submitted
at the request of the Yakima City Council Public Safety Committee as a measure to
help ensure the health and well being of all animals and people in our community.
Resolution Ordinance X Other (Specify)
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: . i y
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pass Ordinance
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2002 -11
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