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RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - Section 3. Creation of New Chapter. Chapter 319 of the Code of Indian River County, Florida is hereby created to read as follows: CHAPTER 317. RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS Section 319.01. — Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: Animal control authority. Refers to one (1) or more or all of those offices, departments, agencies, groups or individuals, designated by the board to provide a function or service relating to animal control or regulation under the terms of this chapter. Animal control division. The animal control division of Indian River County, Florida. Animal control officer. An individual employed, contracted with, or appointed by the board or the animal control authority to: investigate, on public or private property, civil infractions relating to animal control or cruelty; issue citations as provided in this chapter; seize and impound animals; and aid in the enforcement of this chapter or any other law or ordinance relating to the licensure, control, or seizure and impoundment of animals; provided, however, that no employee of the humane society shall be deemed to be an animal control officer; and further provided that where the animal control officer is employed or appointed by the board, the animal control officer shall meet all of the requirements of the provisions of Section 828.29, Florida Statutes, in effect at the time the animal control officer was hired. The term "animal control officer" includes any state or local law enforcement officer or other employee whose duties in whole or in part include assignments that involve the seizure and impoundment of any animal. Animal Rescue Organization. A duly incorporated nonprofit organization, properly organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, devoted to the rescue, care, humane treatment, and adoption of stray, abandoned, or surrendered animals that does not breed animals. Certificate of Source. A document from the source or Indian River County Animal Services Shelter, animal control agency, animal rescue organization, or hobby breeder declaring the source of origin of a dog or cat on the premises offered for retail sale, as defined in this Section. The Certificate of Source must include at a minimum: (1) a brief description of the dog or cat; (2) the name, address, telephone number and email address of'the source of the dog or cat; (3) the signature of the Pet Shop certifying the 2 C:\USERS\LEGISTAR\APPDATA\LOCAL\TEMP\BCL TECH NOLOGIES\EASYPDF 8\@BCL@700E7769\@BCL@700E7769.DOCX 134