A. The license issued in accordance with this chapter shall be prominently displayed on the premises at all times.

B. A statement that the pet shop will maintain and make available care and nutritional requirements for all animals for sale at the pet shop.

C. No species of pet animals shall be sold or maintained on the premises which are prohibited from such sale or possession by state or federal law.

D. Suitable food and bedding and adequate potable water shall be provided. The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition, use and size of the animal. The animal feeding schedule shall be posted on the pet shop premises.

E. Food shall be stored in a manner which prevents contamination or infestation.

F. Provision shall be made for the timely removal of animal excreta, food wastes, soiled bedding, dead animals and debris. Disposal facilities shall be maintained so as not to be a health hazard.

G. Sick animals shall be separated from those appearing healthy and normal and shall be removed from display and sale. Timely veterinary care shall be provided for sick or injured animals.

H. There shall be an employee on duty at all times during any hours a pet shop is open whose responsibilities shall include the care and welfare of the animals in the facility. An employee or owner shall feed, water and perform the necessary cleaning of pet animals on each day that the pet shop is closed.

I. Pet animals shall be immunized from disease as is usual and customary for the animal’s age and species. Records of vaccination shall be subject to inspection and shall be provided to a buyer.

J. Reasonable care shall be taken not to place for sale, trade or adoption any pet animal which is diseased or injured. (Ord. 907 §1, 1991).