§ 96.27 ANIMALS.
   (A)   No person shall within any park do any of the following.
      (1)   Molest, kill, wound, trap, hunt, take, chase, shoot or throw missiles at, remove or have in his or her possession a feral animal, reptile, bird, bird’s nest or squirrel’s nest;
      (2)   Remove the young of any such animal or the eggs or young of any reptile or bird; and/or
      (3)   Knowingly buy, receive, have in his or her possession, sell or give away any such animal, reptile, bird or egg so killed or taken.
   (B)   No person owning or being custodian or having control of any animal shall cause or permit the animal to go at large in any park or park-street. A dog may be brought into a park or park-street provided the dog is continuously restrained by a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. However, no dog will be permitted in, upon or on buildings, golf courses, playgrounds, bathing areas, swimming pools, stands, concert areas, seats, seating areas, sun decks adjacent to swimming pools, areas where food is purveyed, kept or prepared, or other areas designated by signs as prohibited areas. Any animal found at large may be seized and impounded or disposed of pursuant to the laws or ordinances of the state or city, in relation to the disposal of stray animals on the highways or other public places.
   (C)   No person shall use, ride or drive a horse in any park unless authorized to do so by the Board or its duly authorized agents.
(1979 Code, § 96.24) (Ord. 3215, passed 6-16-1980) Penalty, see § 96.99