(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CAPTIVITY.
The state of being held under control or kept caged or penned.
SANCTUARY
. A place of refuge where abused, neglected, unwanted, impounded, abandoned, orphaned, or displaced wild animals are provided care for their lifetime or until released back to their natural habitat.
WILD ANIMAL.
An animal of a species which has not traditionally lived under the dominion and control of man.
(B) Prohibition. No person shall:
(1) Willfully kill or injure a wild animal that is in captivity;
(2) Attempt to kill or injure a wild animal that is in captivity; or
(3) Conduct, promote, assist, or advertise an activity prohibited by paragraph (1) or paragraph (2).
(C) Exceptions.
(1) This section shall not apply to a law enforcement officer or animal control officer, or a person acting at the direction of such an officer who, while acting in an official capacity or at the direction of such an officer acting in an official capacity, injures or kills a wild animal that the officer reasonably believes to present, under the circumstances, the possibility of danger to the public.
(2) This section shall not apply to a licensed veterinarian or an employee of a sanctuary who, while in the course of such employment, humanely euthanizes a wild animal to eliminate the suffering of that animal resulting from illness or injury.
(Ord. O-2000-33, passed 9-20-00) Penalty, see § 92.99