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Sec. 14-16. Pet shops.

(a) In this section "pet shop" means any establishment that offers to sell two or more species of live animals with intent that they be kept as pets.

(b) All pet shops, including pet shops run in conjunction with another holding facility, shall in addition to the other requirements of this chapter and other ordinances of the city, comply with the following minimum standards of this section. Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for denial of a business license or revocation of a business license.

(1) Hot water shall be available for washing cages and disinfecting, and cold water shall be accessible at the shop. Fresh water shall be available to all species at all times. Containers are to be cleaned and disinfected each day.

(2) The room temperature of the shop shall be maintained at a level that is healthful for every species of animal kept in the shop.

(3) All cages and enclosures are to be made of material for easy cleaning and disinfecting. Each cage must be of sufficient size that the animal will have room to stand, turn and stretch out to his full length.

(Ord. No. 2943, 10-26-99)

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