A. Definitions:
TRAP: Any mechanical device or snare which is designed to hold, capture, and/or kill an animal including, but not limited to, live traps, steel jaw foothold traps, padded jaw traps, body gripping (Conibear) traps, snares, deadfalls, leg hold type traps, or similar devices.
B. Setting Traps Prohibited; Exceptions: Unless authorized by the Idaho department of fish and game, pursuant to Idaho Code title 36, chapter 11, no person shall set a trap to catch an animal (other than a mouse, rat, gopher, vole, or mole) within the city limits, except a person specifically authorized by the council or by the chief of police or designee.
C. Penalties: Any person violating these provisions shall be deemed guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished pursuant to this code and the Idaho Code, unless otherwise specifically provided for. (Ord. 881, 12-17-2012)