§ 5-7-93. Permit application.

(a)

An application for a security dog permit for a particular location at which a security dog will be used, kept or maintained shall be made by the dog's owner or agent to the director on a form prescribed by the director. An investigation shall then be conducted by the director which may include inspection of the premises where the animal is to work and a physical inspection of the dog. A fee of $10 shall be charged to cover the cost of investigation of matters relevant to the permit. Upon the determination of the director that the requirements of this article have been met and are capable of continuing to be met during the term of the permit, a permit for no more than one (1) year shall be issued to the applicant only for a particular dog or dogs and only for the particular property. An additional dog or dogs may be added to the permit, but only upon the approval of the director.

(b)

The following information and/or documents must be provided for each dog on or with the application for a permit:

(1)

the property, premises and location where the dog will be used, maintained and/or kept;

(2)

name, address and telephone number of a veterinarian engaged, responsible, available for or familiar with the veterinary care and treatment of the dog;

(3)

name, address and telephone number of the owner or custodian;

(4)

a copy of the record of rabies inoculation by a licensed veterinarian that includes the date given and when it expires;

(5)

description of the dog (breed, sex, color), identification marks, dog's name and tattoo number or symbol, if any;

(6)

what type of training the dog has undergone;

(7)

purpose for having the dog on the property;

(8)

a copy of distemper shot receipts showing the dates given; and

(9)

proof that the dog is properly licensed as required by state law.