§ 462.1001. Definitions.

As used in this Part, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(a)

Animal Dealer means any person, entity or corporation who, in the ordinary course of business, engages in the sale of more than 20 unsterilized dogs, cats, puppies and/or kittens per year, whichever comes first, to the public, to pet shops, to breeders or to other animal dealers. This definition includes, but is not limited to, engaging in the selling of animals to pet shops, research facilities, or other animal dealers, or retail selling from any roadside stand, booth, flea market or other temporary site.

(b)

Pet shop means any commercial or residential premises, to include any structure incidental thereto and regardless of location, in which animals are kept and offered for retail sale as pets including, but not limited to, pet shops, pet stores and pet departments incidental to department stores, but excludes the occasional selling of animals, and those individuals that have current, valid hobby breeder or occasional seller permits.

(c)

Premises means land and/or any building(s) under common ownership, control or possession.

(d)

Health Certificate mean "Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI)" (Form DACS-09085 and in accordance with §828.29, F.S.) issued by a Florida licensed veterinarian accredited by the U.S.D.A.

(Ord. 2004-259-E, § 1; Ord. 2010-527-E, § 11)