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• another. [NOTE: The preceding four sections, 4-10 through 4-13, are moved to the next Article entitled "Animal Welfare", and where applicable updated to comply with state law]. Sec. 4-12. Traveling animal exhibitions. a) It is unlawful for anv traveline or nerformine animal exhibition or circus to operate within the City of Charlottesville without a valid permit issued by the City • Animal Control Officer. A permit fee of $50.00 shall be paid at the time the application for permit is made. The permit shall not be transferable and shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises occupied by the exhibition or circus for the duration of the event. (b) The owner or operator of any traveling or performing animal exhibition or circus shall make written application for a permit on forms provided by the City of Charlottesville no later than ten (10) days prior to the first performance, display or event. The application shall include the name, address and telephone number of the owner or operator, the City location of the exhibition or circus, the arrival and departure dates, a copy of the current United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") license and inspection report made within the past twelve (12) months, the name and address of the staff veterinarian or local on-call veterinarian, an animal inventory and current animal health certificates. c) Prior to the approval of the permit the Citv Animal Control Officer shall inspect the animals and'the proposed premises of the exhibition or circus to determine whether all animals have been given adequate feed, adequate water, adequate shelter, adequate space for the particular type of animal, adequate veterinary care when needed, and humane care and treatment. The Animal Control Officer may request that a USDA accredited veterinarian, licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, accompany him during the inspection. Any costs associated with inspection by a veterinarian shall be . paid by the exhibition or circus.