FW: [RDOWS] Palm Beach Agenda for Feg 5th

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 2:30 P.M. (Motion to receive and file: Proof of publication)
A. Staff recommends motion to adopt: an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida, amending Chapter 4 of the Palm Beach County Code (Ordinance 98-22, as amended by Ordinance 2003-27 and Ordinance 2005-44) pertaining to animal care and control; amending Section 4-2 of the Palm Beach County Code (definitions); amending Section 4-10 of the Palm Beach County Code (rabies vaccinations); amending Section 4-11 of the Palm Beach County Code (dog and cat rabies/license tags); amending Section 4-12 of the Palm Beach County Code (redemption and adoption); amending Section 4-26 of the Palm Beach County Code (animal agencies); creating a new Section 4-28 providing for a sterilization program for dogs and cats; creating a new Section 4-29 providing for hobby breeder permits; providing for repeal of laws in conflict; providing for savings clause; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances; providing for enforcement; providing for penalty; providing for captions; and providing for an effective date. SUMMARY: On January 15, 2008, the Board of County Commissioners voted 6 – 1 to approve a proposed ordinance to implement a sterilization program for dogs and cats with reasonable exclusions and to establish a licensing program for hobby breeders. The proposed implementation date of the ordinance will be April 1, 2008. Countywide (SF)
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