Mason County

I also had high hopes that Mason County would be right up there with the top compliant counties.

Well, almost. 

You have to read this from the bottom up.  My back and forth correspondence with this county's animal control officer..

Subject: Re: Mason County Kennel License

lol............I know.........just doin' what yer told

 

 

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From: "Marion, Joe"

 

I don’t operate outside the law, I operate within the guidance from which I get my direction…

 

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  To: Marion, Joe

 

Be careful, operating outside the law leaves you no immunity from prosecution.

Someday somebody just might get mad enough to sue the county and you personally.

Not real likely, but thought you should know, since you seem to want to do things by the law.

Good luck..........

 

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From: "Marion, Joe"  

As I am not going to argue any points, I enforce the Stated Laws and leave those interpretations to Mason county Prosecutor and Magistrate and Courts. As far as licensing and policies, that is interpreted by the lawyer hired by Mason county and I take my direction from the Mason County Commisioners! It is their interpretation and policies that I enforce.

 

 

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To: Marion, Joe

 

No......the county does not.  You might want to get a copy of AG 1897 and read it yourself.

 

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From: "Marion, Joe" 

Your right we can not change are do anything with the kennel regulations, that’s why people with kennel license get away with such a low cost license… charging a fee for the inspection is outside the scope of that law… the county does have the ability to do that…

  

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To: Marion, Joe 

Actually...the county has no option to adopt rules, regulations, etc (including fees) regarding kennels.

or so says Attorney General's Opinion No. 1897, which actually says a bit more than that

interesting reading

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From: "Marion, Joe"

 

You are correct on the inspection fee, that is a county option…

 

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To: Marion, Joe 

thank you........I'm happy to learn of one more county that is at least charging the license fee as mandated by state law.

but..........FYI..........there is no provision for an inspection fee

 

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From: "Marion, Joe"

 

For 10 dogs or less $10, for 11 or more dogs its $25.

 

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To: Marion, Joe

 

Thank you............how much is the kennel license?

 

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From: "Marion, Joe"

 

Have your kennel configured to the specifications by state on the Dept of Agricultures web site. When you have that done call us for an inspection that costs $25 and when you pass you take the form we give you to the Treasures office and buy your kennel tags…

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To: Marion, Joe
Subject: Mason County Kennel License

 

 I would like to know the procedures and costs of obtaining a kennel license in your county.