It is unlawful to be the owner of an animal, farm animal or poultry engaged in animal nuisance as defined in § 12-2.2; provided that it shall not be an animal nuisance for purposes of this article if, when the animal, farm animal, or poultry is making any noise, biting, or stinging, a person is trespassing or threatening trespass upon private property in or upon which the animal, farm animal, or poultry is situated, or for any other legitimate cause which teased or provoked the animal, farm animal, or poultry.
(1990 Code, Ch. 7, Art. 2, § 7-2.3) (Added by Ord. 90-55)