It shall be lawful for any person to have, keep, harbor, care for, act as custodian of, or maintain as a house pet in their possession an exotic animal, bird, reptile or fish as defined in this chapter. However, these creatures must be kept within the home or an escape-proof enclosure as defined in this chapter under humane conditions, maintaining sanitary quarters, with sufficient space and ventilation, and providing adequate nutrition, care and treatment.
(1986 Code, § 6.20.070) (Ord. 1514, passed - -1999) Penalty, see § 90.999
Cross-reference:
Exotic animal/birds/reptiles/fish defined, see § 90.002