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Licensing
A license is required for any dog or cat over the age of six months which lives within city limits for more than 15 days. You must provide proof of spaying or neutering (altering) and proof of current rabies vaccination from a veterinarian before a license is issued. When you license your pet, you'll be issued a metal tag. This tag, and a rabies vaccination tag, must be fastened to a collar or harness worn by your pet at all times.
All licenses expire on December 31st. Renewal fees are due by February 15th, with $5.00 assessed for late renewals. New licenses bought after July 1st for pets new to
You can buy a license at the front counter at City Hall,
Fees
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Dog Licenses: $10.00 – Altered $25.00 – Unaltered Cat License: $5.00 – Altered $10.00 – Unaltered Kennel License: $50.00 per year Wild Animal Permit: $50.00 per year |
The Bozeman Municipal Code establishes rules for pet owners. If your pet is in violation of City Ordinance, you could be fined. Fines are paid to the Police Dept. at the Law and Justice Center,
Fines
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No Tag: $50.00 Failure to Clean Up: $50.00 No Rabies Shot: $100.00 Dog off Leash: 1st Offense: $50.00 2nd Offense: $100.00 3rd Offense: $300.00
Nuisance, Bite, or Bark: 1st Offense: $100.00 Additional: $500.00 |
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Owner Responsibilities
Well-behaved pets add to