A new $150 fee for dog breeding operations has been implemented in Fort Dodge.

The City Council approved the fee Monday evening, when it also finalized some new rules intended to eliminate any chances for abuse and neglect in breeding operations.

The new fee is to be paid annually by breeders.

The rules that received final approval Monday add these requirements to the city’s animal breeding permit:

• The address and a description of the type of premise where the breeding animal will be kept. If the breeding is to be done elsewhere, that address must also be provided.

• A veterinarian’s certificate confirming that the breeding animal has been vaccinated.

• A written statement from a veterinarian indicating that the animal is healthy enough to breed.

• A microchip number for the animal.

The rules state that the enclosure for the breeding animal must be safe and structurally sound.

Councilmembers Cameron Nelson and Lydia Schuur were absent from the otherwise unanimous votes to OK the $150 fee and give final approval to the new rules.