The provisions of this title shall not be construed as interfering with or allowing interference with:
A. Normal or accepted veterinary practices;
B. The humane slaughter of any animal normally and commonly raised as food or for the production of fiber;
C. The humane destruction of an animal which is diseased or disabled beyond recovery, or the humane destruction of animals for population control;
D. Normal or accepted practices of animal identification and animal husbandry;
E. The killing of an animal that is vicious and at large or that is posing an imminent threat to human life or the life of another domestic animal, by an animal control officer, law enforcement officer or veterinarian;
F. The killing or destruction of predatory animals, venomous reptiles, vermin or other animals in accordance with the laws and rules covering such animals;
G. The laws or rules of the department of fish and game, or any law for or against the destruction of certain birds. (Ord. 248, 8-2-1994)