Shop Registration

El Paso City Code tit. 7, ch. 7.15, art. III

in effect

El Paso City Code § 7.15.090 Shop registration required.

7.15.090 - Shop registration required. A. Shop registration shall be required for any animal establishment where grooming is performed. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any shop to perform grooming without first having obtained and paid for a valid registration from the permit official. B. The shop registration certificate shall be displayed inside the Shop during regular operation of the shop and shall be visible for inspection by groomers, clients and city officials. C. The registration requirements of this chapter do not apply to veterinary offices, veterinary clinics, or veterinary hospitals. D. A registered shop shall only employ and/or allow groomers in possession of a current, valid groomer license issued by the city, to provide grooming services and must adhere to the following: 1. The shop must at all times maintain and have available for department inspection a list on a form provided by the city, with the following: a. The name and groomer license number of each groomer employed by or allowed the use of the shop in the previous two years; and b. The date each groomer began employment with or use of the shop; and c. The date each groomer ceased its employment with or use of the shop. 2. The shop must perform a mandatory state-wide criminal background check on any groomer employed by or allowed to use the shop; 3. Any groomer with a conviction for animal cruelty or any similar violation (e.g., battery, assault, domestic violence, any crime of a violent nature) within the previous seven years must not be employed by or allowed use of the shop; E. The shop shall maintain shop hygiene, public health and safety standards in accordance with applicable municipal, state and federal regulations so as not to endanger the public or animal health or create a nuisance. F. The shop shall ensure that the building, facility or mobile structure in which it operates is kept in a clean and sanitary condition and is equipped with the following: 1. Hot and cold running water; and 2. Working air conditioning and heating unit(s); and 3. Proper ventilation and filtration system. G. The shop shall take every reasonable precaution to ensure that animals are not abused, mistreated, neglected, endangered or in any manner made to suffer by any persons, animals, or any other means. Any tack, equipment, device, substance or material that is or could be injurious or cause unnecessary cruelty to any animal is prohibited. H. The shop shall provide each animal under its care and control with the following: 1. Fresh water within each animal's kennel. Fresh water shall be provided in a bowl free of debris, and if not new, properly sanitized before each animal's use; 2. A clean and sanitary kennel or cage of appropriate size, suitable for each animal. I. The shop must provide a means for the owner(s) of any animal receiving grooming services to observe the grooming process either by use of a video surveillance system or windows through which the services can be seen as they are rendered. J. The shop must not take possession of or provide grooming services to an animal that does not have current vaccinations, microchip and city registration as required by applicable city, state and federal regulations. K. The shop must report all grooming-related injuries to animals requiring medical attention and the deaths of any animal at the shop, in writing within forty-eight hours of the occurrence of such incident to the department. Such report must include: 1. The name, address and phone number of the owner or guardian of the injured or deceased animal as well as name of the injured or deceased animal; and 2. Any information known as to how the injury to or death of the animal took place. L. The shop must maintain accurate records of all transactions showing the date, type of animal, type of activity, groomer that provided services and parties to any transaction. Such records shall be kept for a minimum of two years and will be made available upon demand to the department. M. All documents relevant to each groomer's application, criminal background check, and supporting documents shall be available on site for inspection. (Ord. No. 19087, § 14, 8-18-2020; Ord. No. 19282, § 7, 1-19-2022)

El Paso City Code § 7.15.100 Shop registration application.

7.15.100 - Shop registration application. A. Shop registration shall be required for any shop where animal grooming is performed. No shop shall be allowed to perform animal grooming without first having obtained and paid for a valid registration from the permit official. Applications shall be on forms obtained from the permit official and shall contain, at a minimum, the following information: 1. Full name of the owner of the shop; 2. Address of the owner of the shop; 3. Shop address; 4. Indication of existing shop (in operation for the preceding twelve months) or new shop; 5. Copies of all groomers' current animal grooming licenses issued by the department; shops will not be issued shop registration without licensed groomers; 6. Except for a shop that is new, copy of current shop registration issued by the permit official; 7. A current, valid certificate of occupancy issued by the building official for the shop; 8. The acreage or square footage where the animals will be kept; 9. The number of anticipated animals or the average number of animals the shop services over the course of a twelve-month span; 10. The kinds of enclosures within which the animals are to be kept; 11. Information or evidence as to the methods by which the applicant will make and maintain accurate records of all transactions for a minimum of two years; 12. Information or evidence as to the methods by which the applicant will keep the shop under sanitary conditions so as not to endanger the public or animal health nor create a nuisance; 13. Information or evidence of compliance with the city's zoning ordinances for facilities, activities and operations conducted on property within the city limits; and 14. Any other information as required by the application. (Ord. No. 19087, § 14, 8-18-2020; Ord. No. 19282, § 8, 1-19-2022)

El Paso City Code § 7.15.110 Shop registration application processing.

7.15.110 - Shop registration application processing. A. Upon receipt of a proper application as provided in this chapter and payment of the established fee, the permit official shall review and process the application. B. The permit official shall issue the registration unless he finds that the registration should be denied as provided in Section 7.15.140 of this Code, as amended. C. The term of a registration issued under this chapter shall be renewed annually by the last day of the month in which the registration was issued, accompanied by payment of the established fee. Applications for a renewal shall be processed in the same manner as an original application. D. In the event the permit official denies the application, the applicant shall be notified in writing as to the reason(s) for the denial, as set forth in Section 7.15.140 of this Code, as amended. (Ord. No. 19087, § 14, 8-18-2020)

El Paso City Code § 7.15.120 No transfer of shop registration.

7.15.120 - No transfer of shop registration. Shop registration shall not be transferred to any person for any use or benefit. Any change in ownership or registered shop location shall require a new shop registration application and registration. (Ord. No. 19087, § 14, 8-18-2020)

El Paso City Code § 7.15.130 Fees.

7.15.130 - Fees. The shop registrant shall pay to the city all established fees for the registration provided in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. No. 19087, § 14, 8-18-2020)

El Paso City Code § 7.15.140 Denial.

7.15.140 - Denial. A. The permit official shall deny an application for shop registration, whether original or renewal, by serving the applicant with written notice by regular mail, if: 1. The applicant is found to be in violation of this chapter or found, in the opinion of the director, to pose a significant health risk to the public or animals for failure to meet the minimum health standards or standards of care set forth in this chapter; or 2. The permit official finds any of the following: a. That the applicant has supplied false or incorrect information on any application for a registration; b. That the applicant has failed to supply all information required on the application form; c. That the applicant has failed to pay the application fee; or d. That the applicant does not have any licensed groomers employed to operate. B. In the event that an applicant's registration is under suspension, no new registration shall be issued until the term of such suspension has expired. C. In the event that an applicant's registration is revoked, no new registration shall be issued until the term of such revocation has expired. D. The permit official shall issue the written notice of denial of a registration to the applicant which shall contain, at a minimum, the following: 1. The name of the applicant or shop; 2. Statement that the registration is denied; and 3. Reason(s) for the denial, as listed in this section. (Ord. No. 19087, § 14, 8-18-2020; Ord. No. 19282, § 9, 1-19-2022)

El Paso City Code § 7.15.150 Shop suspension or revocation.

7.15.150 - Shop suspension or revocation. A. Suspension of Registration. The director may suspend a registration subject to this chapter if the director determines that any of the following is true: 1. The registration holder supplied false or misleading information on any application for a registration; 2. The registration holder is under investigation or has pending criminal charges for a violation of a provision of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or a provision of Title 7 of the El Paso City Code, as amended. B. Term of Suspension. The director may suspend a shop's registration according to the below: 1. Except as provided by paragraph 2 below, the director may suspend a shop's registration for up to sixty calendar days. 2. A suspension due to a criminal investigation or pending criminal charges shall remain in effect until the first of the following occurs: a. The registration term expires; b. The criminal investigation ends without pursuit of criminal charges; or c. The criminal charges are dismissed. C. Notice of Intent to Suspend. Prior to the issuance of a suspension pursuant to paragraph A of this section, the director will issue a written notice of intent to suspend. The notice of intent to suspend will include the following: 1. Name and address of the registrant and shop; 2. Reason(s) for the suspension or revocation; 3. Notice of corrective measures to bring the shop into compliance with the requirements of this chapter; 4. Reasonable time limit for the completion of the corrective measures; 5. Statement that the registration, if suspended, is subject to revocation for failure to complete the corrective measures within the allotted time; 6. Order that the registration certificate be surrendered in-person or by certified mail to the director at animal services within seven days of receipt of notice; 7 Statement that the registration, if suspended, is subject to revocation for failure to surrender registration certificate within the allotted time; and 8. Statement that the suspension or revocation may be appealed under the provisions set forth in Section 7.15.190 of this chapter. Failure to adopt the corrective measures by the time allotted in the notice of intent to suspend will result in suspension of the registration. The director may reduce the time of suspension upon completion of the required corrective measures. D. The director may revoke a shop registration, if the shop owner is suspended for two violations of this chapter within a twelve-month period. E. Revocation of Registration. The director may revoke a groomer's license subject to this chapter if the director determines that any of the following occurred: 1. The shop continues to operate on a suspended registration; 2. The registration holder is convicted of violating a provision of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or a provision of Title 7 of the El Paso City Code, as amended. F. A shop registrant that has had his registration suspended or revoked shall be required to surrender the registration certificate to the director within seven calendar days of receiving notice from the city of suspension or revocation, regardless of whether the registrant requests an appeal in accordance with Section 7.15.190 of this Code. 1. In the case of suspension, failure to surrender the registration certificate within seven days of notice shall cause the director to revoke the registration. For the purpose of this provision, notice is considered received upon the department's mailing the notice via regular mail to the mailing address listed in the registrant's application. 2. A shop registrant shall not commence operations after the term of suspension has ended without first retrieving their registration from the director. 3. A shop registrant shall not continue operations during the period of suspension or revocation of their registration. G. Notice of Suspension or Revocation. The director shall issue a written notice of suspension or revocation of a registration which shall contain, as applicable, the following: 1. Name and address of the registrant and shop; 2. Statement of whether the registration is suspended or revoked; 3. Reason(s) for the suspension or revocation; 4. Where applicable, order that the shop be closed; 5. Notice of corrective measures to bring the shop into compliance with the requirements of this chapter; 6. Reasonable time limit for the completion of the corrective measures; 7. Statement that the registration, if suspended, is subject to revocation for failure to complete the corrective measures within the allotted time; 8. Order that the registration certificate be surrendered to the director within seven days of receipt of notice; 9. Statement that the registration, if suspended, is subject to revocation for failure to surrender registration certificate within the allotted time; and 10. Statement that the suspension or revocation may be appealed under the provisions set forth in Section 7.15.190 of this chapter. H. The director shall post a sign at any location where a shop registration has been suspended or revoked pursuant to this chapter. Said sign shall contain the following statement: SHOP CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE CITY OF EL PASO DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES. VIOLATORS OF THIS ORDER ARE SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION PURSUANT TO TITLE 7 AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. I. Reinstatement of Registration. A registrant may seek to reinstate a revoked registration according to the below: 1. A registrant must reapply for a new registration pursuant to Section 7.15.100 of this chapter. A registrant may not reapply for a new registration for a period of twelve months after said registration has been revoked. 2. A shop registrant who is found to perform grooming services with a revoked registration shall not be eligible to reapply for a new registration for a period of eighteen months after said registration has been revoked. (Ord. No. 19087, § 14, 8-18-2020)

El Paso City Code § 7.15.160 Immediate closure by director.

7.15.160 - Immediate closure by director. A. The director may order the immediate closure of a shop when there is a reasonable basis to believe that an animal contracted or was exposed to any serious communicable disease while being groomed at the shop. Immediately following such closure, the director shall proceed as appropriate under Section 7.15.150 of this Code regarding the status of the shop registration and licenses issued to any groomers providing onsite services in the preceding seven days. B. Failure to promptly comply with the notice of immediate closure shall subject the shop to other legal remedies as are available to the city. (Ord. No. 19087, § 14, 8-18-2020)

Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT7AN_CH7.15GRSE_ARTIIISHREFetched: 10/28/2026