(A) No person or entity shall operate or maintain for profit an animal performance or exhibition without first having obtained a permit from the Animal Control Agency.
(B) The application for such permits shall describe the proposed location, the purposes for which it is maintained, and the dates and hours of such performances or exhibitions. The application must be accompanied by the written approval of the Department of Code Enforcement showing compliance with the local and state regulations governing location of and sanitation at the establishment, the written approval of the Building Department official showing compliance with the local regulations concerning building, zoning, and public health and safety regulation, and compliance with local, state, and federal laws regulating the humane care and treatment of such animals.
(C) The applicant shall provide proof of insurance executed by a company legally authorized to do business in the state in limits of liability not less than the amount set forth in applicable state law, as such statute may be amended from time to time.
(D) Such permit shall not be transferable.
(E) Any permit issued under the provisions of this section may be revoked by the Department of Code Enforcement or the Building Commissioner, after reasonable notice or hearing for violation of any local, county, or state law regulating such performance or exhibition.
(1996 Code, § 71.24) (Ord. 2002-4, passed 5-1-2002) Penalty, see § 90.999