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the action of the Director to the County Board of Appeals by filing a written
request with the Board within ten (10) days after service of notice of such
action. Upon receiving such a request, the Board of Appeals shall, within
thirty (30) days after the filing of such request, hold a hearing thereon
and either affirm, rescind or modify the decision of the Director. The
Board of Appeals may, by order, extend such period of time. Filing of an
appeal shall stay suspension of a license, but shall not stay denial or
revocation, unless, upon application, the Board shall grant a stay.

Division III—Standards
76-62. Minimum standards for the housing and care of animals.

(a)    Bedding. There shall be sufficient clean, dry bedding to meet
the needs of each individual animal.

(b)    Cages. All cages shall be equipped with food and water recepta-
cles mounted or situated so that the animal cannot overturn, defecate or
Urinate therein. All cages are to be constructed of a nonabsorbent, non-
porous material. All cages, except bird cages, shall have floors of either
solid construction or woven wire mesh construction or any combination
thereof. Cages having woven or wire mesh floors may be used to con-
fine or display animals provided that the spaces between the wire mesh
or weave are smaller than the pads of the feet of the animals confined
therein. Cages having wire construction shall be constructed of wire which
is of sufficient thickness so as to preclude injury to the animals confined
therein. Cages constructed of wire having barbs or other rough surfaces
are prohibited. All cages shall be of sufficient height to permit every animal
confined therein to stand normally to its full height and to turn.

(c)    Every licensed pet shop and commercial kennel shall keep a
permanent record of the deaths of any warm blooded animals, excluding
rodents, under its control. Such record shall state the species of the
deceased animal, the date and cause of death, if known. These records shall
be open to inspection by the Animal Control Authority.

(d)    Drinking Water. Fresh water shall be available to all animals
at all times and shall be replaced whenever necessary during each day,
including Sundays and holidays.

(e)    Feeding. All animals requiring the daily intake of food shall
be fed at least once each 24-hour period, including Sundays and holidays.
The type of food provided shall be appropriate for each particular species
and shall be of sufficient nutritive content for the health and well-being
of the species.

(f)    Hot Water. There shall be available for cleaning and sanitation
a sufficient supply of hot running water at a minimum temperature of 160°
Fahrenheit.

(g)    Sanitation. All areas of confinement, display areas, storage areas
and sales areas shall be maintained in a rodent-proof and sanitary condi-
tion. These areas shall be cleaned and disinfected regularly as conditions
warrant it. All cages shall be cleaned and disinfected daily. Feed and
water dishes shall be emptied and sanitized at least once daily, including

Sundays and holidays.

(h) Separation of animals by species. Animals, except, fish of differ-
ent species may not be confined or displayed in the same cage.