(A) Definitions. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the terms used in this chapter have the same meaning as set forth in R.C. §§ 1531.01 and 1531.40.
(B) Hunting prohibited without a license.
(1) No person shall engage in hunting of any kind within the village. This section does not apply to an individual who is hired or appointed by the village and who performs nuisance wild animal removal or control services as part of the individual’s duties on public property, or on private property with the property owner’s consent. This section does not apply to predatory animals which present an immediate danger to persons or pets to the extent permitted by federal and state law.
(2) PREDATORY ANIMAL
means an animal of any kind or species that regularly preys on other animals, including but not limited to coyotes, wolves, bears, badgers, foxes, snakes, raccoons, and wild cats.
(3) Trapping animals is permitted in accordance with state law, including but not limited to R.C. § 1531.40 and O.A.C. 1501:31-15-03.
('69 Code, § 92.01) (Ord. C-124, passed 12-8-58; Am. Ord. 2014-01, passed 1-13-14) Penalty, see § 90.99