(A) It shall be unlawful for any owner to keep an inherently dangerous mammal within the county.
(B) Exemptions.
(1) Any nonprofit institution or exhibitor or dealer, which owns or harbors inherently dangerous mammals for research, provided that such institution/ facility/premises are licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Interior.
(2) Traveling fairs, circuses and carnivals shall also be exempt from this section.
(3) Any inherently dangerous mammal already in Greene County as of September 1, 2018 and registered with the Animal Control Section prior to December 31, 2018. Provided it is confined in accordance with § 90.12.
(C) Recapturing. The owner of any inherently dangerous mammal shall reimburse Greene County for all costs incurred while attempting to recapture any said mammal. If the animal is sheltered or euthanized by animal control, the owner shall also pay these costs.
(Ord. passed 1-21-20) Penalty, see § 90.99