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RESOLUTION 5545
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ESTABLISHING
ANIMAL LICENSE FEES
WHEREAS, Section 8.02.020 Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC) requires that every person, other
than owners or keepers of commercial kennels, owning, keeping, or harboring any dog or cat over six
months of age within the corporate limits of Bozeman shall cause such dog or cat to be registered,
numbered, and licensed annually with the city department of finance and shall pay for such license an
amount as set by resolution of the City Commission.
WHEREAS, Section 8.02.060 BMC requires every person that owns, keeps, or harbors an exotic
animal shall make application to the city commission for a special license in the manner provided in
section 8.02.050 and said license shall only be issued according to procedures and criteria specified
therein.
WHEREAS, Section 8.02.070 BMC permits up to 15 female domestic chicken (hens) per permit
holder and allows the city commission to establish a fee by resolution, and revise from time to time.
WHEREAS, Section 8.02 BMC contains all City policies and procedures related to animal licensing
and acquiring a license.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, following notice and public hearing,
resolves to establish a new schedule of fees for pet licenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, to
wit:
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Version February 2023
Fee Schedule Effective 1/1/24
Animal License Current Fee New Fee Unit
Dog Spayed or Neutered $10.00 $25.00 Annually
Dog Unaltered $25.00 $40.00 Annually
Cat Spayed or Neutered $5.00 $15.00 Annually
Cat Unaltered $10.00 $25.00 Annually
Kennel License (more than 2 dogs or 2 cats) $50.00 $50.00 Annually
Exotic Animal $25.00 $25.00 Annually
Chicken Permit 1-6 Hens $25.00 $25.00 One Time
Chicken Permit 7-15 Hens $50.00 $50.00 One Time
Replacement (lost) Tag Fee $2.00 $5.00 As requested
Late Fee $5.00 $5.00 As needed
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana,
at a regular session thereof held on the _____ day of ___________________, 20____.
___________________________________
CYNTHIA L. ANDRUS
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Alex Newby
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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