Fulton License for kennels, commercial animal establishments and animal shelters—Required ordinance (§ 14-19)

(a) No person shall operate a kennel or commercial animal establishment or animal shelter without first obtaining a business license in compliance with this section.

(b) The licensing authority shall promulgate regulations for the issuance of licenses and shall include requirements for humane care of all animals and for compliance with this chapter and other applicable laws. The licensing authority may amend such regulations from time to time as deemed desirable for the public health and welfare and for the protection of animals.

(c) When a license applicant has shown that he is willing and able to comply with the regulations promulgated by the licensing authority, a business license shall be issued upon payment of the applicable fee.

(d) No person shall train any dog to be used as a guard or sentry dog without possessing a valid license. This section shall not apply to the city government or any of its agencies. The application for a guard or sentry dog training license shall state the name and address of the owner and trainer, location of the facility, and the maximum number of dogs to be housed at the training facility.