Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title VIII (Public Health and Safety)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title VIII (Public Health and Safety)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/laws-and-regulations/town-bylaws/... ↗

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4. The licensing authority shall issue a kennel license without charge to a domestic charitable corporation incorporated exclusively for the purpose of protecting animals from cruelty, neglect or abuse or for the relief of suffering.

C. Kennel Operation.

1. Standards. Kennels must be operated and maintained in a sanitary and humane manner.

2. Records. The name and address of the owner of each dog kept in a kennel, other than dogs belonging to the person maintaining the kennel, shall be kept at the kennel and available for inspection at any time. The kennel license will specify the terms and conditions and may require that the kennel owner or operator is able to produce documentation upon request for each dog showing they are currently licensed in their home community.

The Town Clerk, as the licensing authority, shall specify on the license the type of kennel and the maximum number of animals that may be maintained by the licensee. Such number shall be determined by the Town Clerk and the animal control officer following the required inspection. For commercial boarding or training kennels, the number of animals shall be determined following the required inspection and in accordance with regulations promulgated pursuant to section 174G to ensure the property can support the number of animals while ensuring their health and safety

3. Annual Reporting. Annually, not later than June 1, the Town Clerk shall send to the Department of Agricultural Resources a list of all kennels and their addresses licensed by the Town.