Section 205.010 of the Salisbury City Code:
Every person owning or in possession of any dog within the City limits shall procure a license tag for such dog. The charge for such license shall be the sum of three dollars ($3.00) and a separate license shall be issued each year. The annual term of such license shall commence upon the 31st day of December.
All licensed dogs shall wear the tag evidencing purchase of the license.
No dog license or tag shall be issued until a certificate from a licensed veterinarian shall be provided. Such certificate shall certify that such dog has been vaccinated against rabies within one (1) year prior to the time of the application.
It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep or possess a dog without a license and any person found in violation shall be fined as provided in Section 100.220 of this Code.