Guam § 34202 - Sanitary Permits.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 34202 — Sanitary Permits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34202. Sanitary Permits.
(a) No individual, partnership or corporation, or any other
group or combination acting in concert shall operate a zoo, pet
shop, kennel, animal shelter, veterinary hospital or other
commercial animal establishment, or which imports, exports,
exhibits, sells, boards or otherwise exposes the public to live
animals without first obtaining a sanitary permit to operate, and
shall conduct such enterprise in compliance with this section and
any regulations specified by the Director. An exception to this
provision may be made for kennels on land which is zoned as
agricultural.
(b) The Department shall promulgate regulations for the
issuance of permits and shall include requirements for humane
care of all animals and for compliance with the provisions of this
Article.
(c) Upon a showing by an applicant for a permit that he is
willing and able to comply with the regulations promulgated by
the permitting authority, a permit shall be issued upon payment
of the applicable fee.
(d) The permit period shall coincide with business license
period and run for one (1) year. Renewal applications for permits
shall be made thirty (30) days prior to expiration. Application for
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permit to establish a new commercial animal establishment
under the provisions of this Article may be made at any time.
(e) Every facility regulated by this Article shall be
considered a separate enterprise and requires an individual
permit.
(f) Persons operating kennels for the breeding of dogs or
cats may elect to license such animals individually.
(g) Failure to obtain a permit before opening any facility
covered in this section shall result in a fine of Two Hundred
Dollars ($200). Each day of violation is a separate offense.
(h) Any person who has a change in the category under
which a permit was issued shall be subject to reclassification and
appropriate adjustment of the permit fee shall be made.
(i) The permit required in this section shall be in addition to
the business license required for the business to operate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 34202
What does Guam Code Annotated § 34202 cover?
Section 34202 ("Sanitary Permits.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 34202?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 34202" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 34202 apply to my situation?
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