(a) Unlawful to keep inherently dangerous mammals. It shall be unlawful for any Owner to keep an inherently dangerous mammal within the county.
(b) Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from this section:
(1) Any nonprofit entity which owns or harbors inherently dangerous mammals for research, provided that such entity is licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Interior.
(2) Traveling fairs, circuses and carnivals.
(3) Any inherently dangerous mammal registered with Animal Services Department for which the Owner maintains adequate facilities for the care, confinement, and housing of the animal.
(c) Recapturing. The Owner of any inherently dangerous mammal shall reimburse the county for all costs incurred while attempting to recapture any escaped inherently dangerous mammal. If the animal is sheltered or euthanized by the Animal Services Department, the Owner shall reimburse the county for the reasonable costs or providing such services.
(Amend. of 3-1-2010; Amend. of 6-6-2016)