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SECTION 9.21. DOG REGULATIONS AND LICENSES. SUBD. 1. RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED. It is unlawful for any person who is the owner, or other person in possession of a dog to permit such dog to run at large; provided, that such dog shall not be deemed to be running at large, as follows: A. If on the owner's property such dog is leashed, tethered, fenced, or under the control of an accompanying person in the immediate vicinity. If off the owner's property such dog is leashed or within 5 feet of an accompanying person and only when such dog is trained to obey voice commands. B. Source: Effective Date: Ordinance No. 29, Second Series 7-21-75 sueD. 2. LICENSE REQUIRED. It is unlawful for any owner or other possessor of a dog. when such dog reaches the age of six months, to fail to obtain a property City license therefore. Source: Effective Date: Ordinance No. 36, Second Series 1-5-76 sueD. 3. APPLICATION. Application for a dog license shall be upon a form supplied by the City containing a certificate by a veterinarian, duly licensed to practice veterinary medicine within the State of Minnesota, which certificate shall state that the dog for which application for a license is made. has been inoculated against rabies for at least the period for which a license is applied. sueD. 4. LICENSE TERM AND FEE. All dog licenses shall expire on June 30tR July 31st of each year following issuance of the license. The license fee for dog licenses shall be established by resolution of the City Council. Source: Effective Date: Ordinance 326, Second Series 6-26-92 sueD. 5. INTERIM LICENSES. (Repealed by Ordinance 326, Effective Date 6-26-92) sueD. .6. TAG REQUIRED. All licensed dogs shall wear a collar and have a tag firmly affixed thereto evidencing such license for the current year. City of Hastings" Dog Licensing Requirements Dog Licenses are Required The City of Hastings requires that all dogs over the age of six months be licensed (Section 9.21). City licenses run from AYgust 1 to July 31 annually. Annual license fees are $6.00 for a spayed/neutered dog and $10.00 for dogs which are not spayed/neutered. Proof of updated rabies vaccination must be provided before a license will be issued. You may apply for a dog license on-line or via mail. Once the paperwork and fees have been received and processed, a valid license will be sent to you. City residents are limited to three dogs or cats or any combination. Licensed dogs that are caught will be attempted to be reunited with their owner(s). A $30.00 capture fee is charged, plus $10.00 per day kennel fees (as