(a) No person shall knowingly enter or remain within the defined area of any Special Event area (as defined in Section 316.03 of the Kent Codified Ordinances) held within the City limits, while having an animal in their possession or control.
Animal is defined as a dog, cat, domestic animal, or other animal.
(b) (1) It shall be an affirmative defense to the section if the animal is owned by a public law enforcement agency and is being utilized for law enforcement purposes, or if the animal is a “trained service/assistance dog” working for its owner.
(2) It shall also be an affirmative defense if the sponsor of the event wants animals brought in as part of a ride, display, or informational booth, as established in the City of Kent permit application process pursuant to Chapter 316
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(c) Violation of this provision shall be a minor misdemeanor, unless the person has received a prior warning, in which case the offense shall be a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(Ord. 2005-44. Passed 5-4-05.)