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be licensed except the following: A Dogs and cats less than six (6) months of age; B Dogs and cats whose owners are temporary visitors within the City for thirty (30) days or less: C Dogs and cats which are brought into the City for appearances in an animal show or trial; D Dogs being used by law enforcement officers. Subd 2 Vaccination Required. It shall be unlawful for any dog or cat owner to keep or maintain any dog or cat older than six (6) months of age, unless it has been vaccinated within the prior twenty-four months with an anti -rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian. No license shall be issued except upon compliance with this Section. Subd 3 Licensing/Vaccination Procedures. A Application. Except as herein provided, within thirty (30) days of acquiring possession of a dog or cat which has not been licensed by the City, or within thirty (30) days of moving to the City with a dog or cat which has not previously been licensed, the owner of the dog or cat shall make application for a dog or cat license. The application shall be on forms provided by the City. The applicant shall also provide proof of vaccination to the City prior to the issuance of a license or renewal of a license. B License Fee. The license fee for each dog or cat must be submitted with the license application. The fee will be as set forth as follows: (1) Dog or Cat, male or female, not neutered or spayed $10.00 (2) Dog or Cat, male or female, neutered or spayed $ 5.00 C Duration of License. All licenses are valid for the same length of time as the rabies vaccination and must be renewed within 30 days after the vaccination or a $5.00 penalty will be applied. D Receipt and Tags. Upon completion of the application form, receipt of the license fee(s), and receipt of proof of vaccination, the City shall cause a license fee receipt to be issued to the applicant, along with a metallic tag. The applicant shall cause the tag to be affixed permanently by metal fastening device to the collar of the licensed dog or cat in such a manner that the tag is easily observed. If a tag is lost, a duplicate may be issued by the City upon presentation of a receipt showing Page 4