§ 90.28 SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL EXCEPTIONS TO PROHIBITIONS.

   The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commissioner may allow the importation or possession of the species listed in §§ 90.26 and 90.27 for legitimate scientific or educational purposes by:

   (A)   A zoo that is:

      (1)   A member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association; and/or

      (2)   Designated as the official zoo of the municipality.

   (B)   A government agency;

   (C)   A college, university, or similar educational or research institution; and/or

   (D)   A circus, which means a traveling public entertainment show consisting of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, but shall not include a show including wrestling bears or other direct contact between members of the public and inherently dangerous animals.

   (Ord. 403, passed 3-2-2004)