Except as waived in LMC 6.06.025, all dog or cat licenses shall be obtained by paying the required license fee in the amounts and within the time limits as provided in this chapter to the City or to such other agency as the City authorizes to issue licenses and collect license fees. The license shall remain in force until December 31st of the year of issuance. There is no prorating of any license fee. Renewal licenses shall retain the original expiration period whether renewed prior to, on or after their respective expiration periods. The applicant shall be furnished with such license and metal tag. The tag shall be attached to a collar or harness which will be worn by the dog or cat at all times. The shape of the tag shall not be the same two consecutive years. [Ord. 313 § 2, 2003; Ord. 270 § 2, 2001; Ord. 149 § 5, 1997; Ord. 40 § 3, 1996.]