Section 4.03 Licensing.
It shall be unlawful for any person to own a dog four months of age or older in Middlesex County, unless such dog is licensed, pursuant to Section §3.1-796.85 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Any person may obtain a dog license by making application to the County Treasurer, accompanied by the amount of the license tax and the certificate of vaccination required by this ordinance.
(e) Dog License:
A dog license shall consist of a license receipt and a metal tag. The tag shall be stamped or otherwise permanently marked to show the jurisdiction issuing the license and the calendar year for which issued and bear a serial number. The tag may be stamped or otherwise marked to show the sex of the dog. Dog license receipts shall be carefully preserved by the licensees and exhibited promptly on request for inspection by the County Animal Control Officer or by any other County officer. Dog license tags shall be securely fastened to a substantial collar by the owner or custodian, and worn by such dog, and it shall be unlawful for the owner to permit any licensed dog four months old or over to run or roam at large at any time without a license tag.