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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 penalty will be applied in the amount set forth by City Council ordinance. d) Receipt and Tags. Upon completion of the application form, receipt of the license fee(s), and receipt of proof of vaccination and spay or neuter, if applicable, 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 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 payment of the initial license fee and upon payment of an additional fee for each duplicate tag in the amount set forth by City Council ordinance. e) Change of Address. An applicant who has obtained a dog license shall notify the City of applicant's address change within corporate limits of the City within thirty (30) days of any address change. f) Counterfeit Certificate. A vaccination certificate is valid only for the dog and owner to which it was issued. A person must not use a rabies vaccination certificate for a different dog than the one for which it was issued. 9) Counterfeit Tags. No person shall counterfeit, attempt to counterfeit, or attach any counterfeit tag to any dog in the City. h) Transfer of Tags. No person shall transfer a dog tag from one dog to another. i) Change of Ownership. If there is a change in ownership of the dog during the duration of the license, the new owner may have a current license changed to their name upon payment of an ownership transfer fee, or may secure a new license. The ownership transfer fee shall be $1.00 503.10 KENNEL LICENSES: COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE. 1. General. Any person who owns, keeps, or allows the keeping of more than two dogs over six months of age on any parcel of land must first acquire a kennel license from the city. A person who owns or operates a commercial kennel or a private kennel must renew the license annually and comply with applicable requirements herein. a) An application for a private or commercial kennel license must be submitted to the police department accompanied by the fee established by City Council ordinance. Page 7 of 20