§ 13-9. License fee.

A. 

Applications for a license or a renewal thereof shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable processing fee of $13 for an altered dog and $20 for an unaltered dog. A senior citizen shall be charged $5 for an altered dog and $12 for an unaltered dog upon proper proof of age 65 or older. A portion of the fee shall be paid over to the agency designated pursuant to Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law to be used for animal population control efforts. An application for a license or renewal shall be in the form prescribed by the Lancaster Town Clerk and shall provide for the following minimum information:

(1) 

The name, residence address and telephone number of each owner; and

(2) 

The name, sex, approximate age, breed, color, markings and other identifying details of the dog; and

(3) 

Veterinarian's statement of spaying or neutering; and

(4) 

Rabies certification in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; and

(5) 

Such other information or documentation deemed necessary by the Town Clerk to effectuate the purpose of this chapter.

(6) 

Surcharge, per month, for each dog license not renewed within the specific renewal month regardless as to the number of days lapsed: $5.

[Added 2-2-2015 by L.L. No. 4-2015]

B. 

In the case of an altered dog, every application shall be accompanied by a certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian except that such certificate is not required if same is already on file with the Town Clerk.

C. 

No individual under the age of 18 years shall be deemed an owner of record and be issued a dog license.

D. 

Service and therapy dogs, including guide dogs, hearing dogs and detection dogs, are exempt from all licensing fees with proper documentation.