It is unlawful for any person to own, keep, harbor or maintain a dog over the age of four months of age, without registering and obtaining a license for such dogs from the Animal Control Department or authorized vendor. All dogs brought into Davis County shall require registering and licensing within thirty (30) days after they enter Davis County, or within thirty (30) days after having reached the age of four months. The annual fee for all dog licenses shall be from time to time set by resolution by the Board of County Commissioners. For any dog not registered within thirty (30) days after having been brought into Davis County, or within thirty (30) days of being four months old, the owner thereof will be required to pay an additional license late fee which shall be set from time to time by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. No dog shall be licensed as spayed or neutered without proof that the surgery has been performed.

    Dog licenses shall be renewed each year, with each license being valid from the date of purchase for twelve (12) consecutive months with the license expiration date one year from the date of purchase. Licenses not renewed within thirty (30) days of expiration shall be subject to the applicable late fee. (Ord. 7-1992 § 3.01)