Ordinance 505, Amending Chapter 9 of the City Code by Adding Section 9.12.030 Concerning Pet Stores

Ordinance 505 adds Section 9.12.030 to the City Code to regulate pet stores by prohibiting the retail sale of dogs and cats within the City of Spring Lake Park. The ordinance aims to address concerns about the welfare of animals sourced from commercial breeding facilities and to promote adoption through reputable channels such as animal shelters and rescue organizations. Pet stores may partner with such organizations to showcase adoptable animals, provided certain conditions are met, including the posting and maintenance of a Certificate of Source. The ordinance excludes small-scale hobby breeders and makes any violation a misdemeanor, subject to penalties under the City Code. It is effective upon adoption and publication according to law.