§ 6-84. Procedure; dogs and cats affixing tags.

The keeper shall cause the valid rabies tag to be affixed to the collar or harness of the dog or cat for which it was issued and to be worn there at all times when the animal is off the keeper's premises in accordance with 7.4.2.8 NMAC unless such animal is securely confined in a motor vehicle, or being kept at a kennel, veterinary hospital or training class. Animals participating in training, organized competitions or matches are not required to wear such tags during the time of the training or event. In all cases where the animal is not wearing the tag the keeper must have the tag or current valid rabies vaccination certificate in his or her possession at the time of the event.

(Code 1985, § 7.12.040; Ord. No. 02-076, § 15, 4-25-2006)