Question 1

How do I access the Ambulance Billing fee schedule?

Accepted Answer

Click on this link: https://www.longbeach.gov/finance/services-and-permits/fees-and-charges/ to access the City Fees and Charges page. Under Department , select Fire . Under Main Activity , select Medical Services . The current fees for Ambulance Billing will display.

Question 2

Can I still mail in my application with DocuPet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can still mail in your pet license application if you prefer. DocuPet provides additional online options, but mail-in applications are still accepted.

Question 3

Did switching to DocuPet cost taxpayers more money?

Accepted Answer

No. The transition to DocuPet did not increase costs for taxpayers. All pet licensing fees continue come back to Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS).

Question 4

Do I still qualify for a free pet tag?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you are licensing your pet for the first time, you will still receive a free pet tag. Upgraded tags are completely optional. You can choose to purchase a premium tag for an additional fee, but a free standard tag is still available to first-time license holders.

Question 5

What are the benefits of the DocuPet tag?

Accepted Answer

Each license tag includes a unique identification code linked to your pet's secure online profile and provides access to HomeSafe®, DocuPet's 24/7 lost pet recovery service. This helps reunite lost pets with their families more quickly.

Question 6

What are the licensing penalties?

Accepted Answer

Late Penalty Pet licenses (dog and cat) are required to be renewed annually. Pet owners have 60 days from the license expiration date to renew their pet license. After 60 days, a late penalty is assessed. After 90 days, citations may be issued.

Question 7

What are the licensing fees?

Accepted Answer

Starting October 1, 2023, all residents of the City of Long Beach and its contract cities of Cerritos, Los Alamitos, and Signal Hill will be subject to the following dog license fees. Cat licenses are only applicable to Long Beach residents. Senior rates are available for residents aged 60 or above.

Question 8

Why Is The City Making Us License Our Cats?

Accepted Answer

Municipal law requires that all cats over the age of four months be licensed as a rabies control measure. Making sure your pet has its current license attached to its collar also is your best insurance of having your pet returned to you in case he or she becomes lost or gets out of your yard. The pet license also lets us know if your pet is currently vaccinated against rabies. The money received from pet license fees helps the department continue to provide quality animal care and control services 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Question 9

Where Can I Get My Cat Spayed Or Neutered? What If I Need Assistance?

Accepted Answer

By municipal code, all cats are required to be spay or neutered. Contact a veterinarian clinic regarding this procedure.

Question 10

My Cat Is An Indoor Cat. Why Do I Have To Get It Licensed If It Never Goes Outside?

Accepted Answer

Municipal law requires that every cat four months of age or older must have a current license tag fastened to its collar or microchip. Even pets that "never leave the house" or property have a way of getting out through accidentally open doors, gates, or windows. Also, a natural disaster like an earthquake or fire may cause your pet to flee the safety of your property. Having a pet license on its collar, and/or microchip, will help reunite your lost pet with you.

Question 11

My Cat Is Already Microchipped, Do I Still Need A License?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you still need your cat licensed. A microchip can be a substitute for a license tag.

Question 12

My Cat Won't Wear A Collar. How Do I Get It To Wear A License Tag?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, some cats cannot tolerate wearing a collar. That is why Animal Care Services will accept a microchip in-lieu of a collar and license tag. When a cat ends up at shelter we will scan it for a microchip. Just remember to keep your details up-to-date so we can return her to you! In the City of Long Beach, responsible cat owners have the option of either a collar tag or microchip.

Question 13

Why Should My Cat Receive A Rabies Vaccination?

Accepted Answer

According to the California Health Department's Compendium of Rabies Control , Section B.4(e) "Cats are now the most frequently reported domestic rabid animals in the United States". "Feline rabies vacccination is strongly recommended for ALL cats". Feline licensing and identificaiton programs at the local level and use of triennial vaccines are strongly endorsed by the National Association of State Public Heath Veterinarians .

Question 14

I Heard Rabies Shots Were Bad For Cats. Is This True?

Accepted Answer

All Vaccinations come with their own set of risks. The public health significance of rabies far outweighs the extremely low risk of a sarcoma developing at a vaccination site. Therefore, feline rabies immunization in California is strongly indicated and may be mandatory in the City of Long Beach.

Question 15

How Often Do I Need To Get A Rabies Shot?

Accepted Answer

In the past, veterinarians prescribed annual vaccines. Now veterinarians may recommend that they be given every three years to cats at low risk. Researchers have found that vaccines often provide immunity far beyond one year, reducing the need for frequent revaccinations. Rabies vaccinations at certain intervals may be required by law. Your veterinarian must follow the law. However, you can ask your state licensed veterinarian about testing your cat's rabies antibodies. If the level is high enough, your veterinarian may formally file a written request for a one-year rabies vaccination deferment by completing the following form ( FELINE ANTI-RABIES INOCULATION TEMPORARY DEFERMENT FORM ) and submitting the completed form to Animal Care Services.

Question 16

Who Owns A Cat When Everyone Is Feeding It?

Accepted Answer

The Long Beach Municipal Code defines it in the following manner:

Question 17

Do I need a permit to sell tobacco products?

Accepted Answer

You must have a valid Tobacco Retail Permit issued annually by the City of Long Beach

Question 18

Who is required to obtain an annual Long Beach Tobacco Retail Permit?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who sells cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco paraphernalia, electronic cigarettes, vaping devices and vaping products within the City of Long Beach. This annual City Permit is in addition to the annual Cigarette and Tobacco Retailer License issued by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Call (800) 400-7115 or visit https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/ .

Question 19

What are the requirements of the City's Tobacco Retail Permit?

Accepted Answer

The Tobacco Retail Permit requires that tobacco retailers comply with federal, state and local tobacco-related laws, including provisions of the City's Tobacco Retail Permit. Information about the City's Tobacco Retail Permit can also be found in Section 5.81 of the Long Beach Municipal Code. The Long Beach City Council adopted this ordinance on February 12, 2008 to encourage responsible retailing and to discourage violations of federal, state and local tobacco-related laws, especially those that prohibit the sale or distribution of tobacco products to minors.

Question 20

How much does the Long Beach Tobacco Retail Permit cost?

Accepted Answer

The annual fee is $731.00 for each permit (at each location). The term of the permit is one year beginning August 1 and ending on July 31 of the following year.

Question 21

How do I obtain the annual Long Beach Tobacco Retail Permit?

Accepted Answer

You must first submit an application by mail or fax to the Tobacco Retail Enforcement Program at: 2525 Grand Ave, Room 220 Long Beach, CA 90815. Fax #:(562)570-4038

Question 22

How long is the permit effective?

Accepted Answer

The permit is effective for one year, from August 1st to July 31st, and has to be renewed annually. Tobacco retailers will receive a renewal bill each July.

Question 23

Do I need to re-apply for the permit every year?

Accepted Answer

No. If you have not changed retailing locations, you do not have to re-apply for the permit. However, you must pay an annual permit fee. If the retail business has been sold, the new owner must apply for a new permit. A tobacco retailer who sells their business should notify the Long Beach Health Department by calling (562)570-7905.

Question 24

Can I sell tobacco from a mobile location?

Accepted Answer

No. It is illegal to engage in the sale of tobacco, tobacco products, and/or tobacco paraphernalia from a non-fixed location (vehicles, mobile carts, ice cream, catering trucks). Retailing by persons on foot is also prohibited.

Question 25

Will there be inspections?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Environmental Health Inspectors will conduct regular site inspections of retailers for compliance with local, state, and federal tobacco retail laws. The Long Beach Police Department will conduct random undercover youth decoy operations to check for compliance with laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors.

Question 26

I plan to sell tobacco products at a Special Event in Long Beach. Do I need a separate Permit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A Special Event Tobacco Retail Permit is required to sell tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia at a special event where the public is invited. The Special Event Permit fee is $145 per vendor plus $60 each additional day. Complete the application below and return it to the Tobacco Retail Enforcement Program located at 2525 Grand Ave Room 220, Long Beach CA 90815. Special Event Tobacco Retail Application Form

Question 27

Where can I get an application?

Accepted Answer

Applications are available:

Question 28

What Is Fresh Air Dining, And How Does It Affect My Business?

Accepted Answer

On December 18, 2018, the Long Beach City Council amended the City’s No-Smoking Ordinance (LBMC 8.68) to adopt new smoking regulations that affect smoking on outdoor dining patios.  The amendments go into effect as of January 19, 2019.  For a full text of the ordinance click here , for more information please visit longbeach.gov/smokefree .

Question 29

Where Can I Apply For A Fresh Air Dining Special Event Permit, If I Want To Allow Smoking On My Patio?

Accepted Answer

To apply for a Fresh Air Dining Special Event permit, visit http://filmlongbeach.com/specialevents/applicationsandforms

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