All pet shops, including pet shops run in conjunction
with any other business, shall, in addition to any other requirement
of law, comply with the minimum standards of this Article. Failure
to meet these standards shall be grounds for denial of or revocation
of the pet shop license. The minimum pet shop standards are:
A.
All cages and enclosures shall be constructed of a
nonporous material for ease in cleansing and disinfecting. Each cage
must be of sufficient size to allow the enclosed animal to stand,
turn and stretch to its full length and height within the enclosure.
B.
If a mesh or screen type material is used as a suspended
cage floor, 1/2 of the mesh surface is required to be covered with
a removable, flat, nonporous material. This material will be required
to be in place in the cage while occupied, with the exception of cleaning
and disinfecting time.
[Amended by Bill No. 15-011]
C.
There shall be sufficient clean, dry bedding to meet
the needs of each animal.
D.
All mammals under 3 months of age shall be fed at
least 3 times per day.
[Amended by Bill No. 15-011]
E.
All food shall be served in a clean container, so
mounted that the animal cannot readily tip it over or defecate or
urinate therein.
F.
Hot water with a commercial disinfectant must be kept
at a minimum temperature of 75° F. and shall be available for
the washing and disinfecting of food dishes, water dishes and cages.
[Amended by Bill No. 15-011]
G.
Fresh water shall be available to all animals at all
times. All water containers shall be so mounted that the animal cannot
readily turn them over and should be removable for cleaning.
H.
The temperature of the animal enclosures shall be
maintained at a level suitable for the animal contained therein.
I.
Every bird shall be placed in a clean cage with sufficient
room to allow the bird to sit upon a perch. Large birds shall be placed
in separate cages from smaller birds.
J.
All fish shall be contained in a clean, algae-free
tank in which the water temperature shall be maintained at a constant,
healthful level, with the exception of the species of fish that needs
algae to survive in its environment. Dead fish shall be removed from
the tanks immediately.
K.
All animals shall be fed, watered and provided with
clean bedding every day of the week, including Sundays and holidays.
L.
The Director of the Department may suspend, revoke
or refuse any license issued under this chapter if the licensee has
secured such license by misrepresentations or failed to maintain the
standards required by this chapter.
