It shall be unlawful for any person to import, sell, offer for sale, barter, give away, keep or purchase any wild animal as defined in this title.
A. This section does not apply to the following facilities:
1. Animal shelters.
2. Zoological parks.
3. Veterinarian hospitals.
4. Bona fide research facility.
5. Fairgrounds or a circus.
6. Research facility for educational or scientific purposes.
B. Every facility controlling or maintaining any wild animal shall:
1. Maintain and keep each wild animal in a manner and by means of protective devices that prevent such animals from escaping or presenting any harm to the public or persons at the facility.
2. Comply with applicable State and Federal regulations for handling, maintenance, and vaccinations as directed for each species.
3. Be kept under confinement on the premises and not run at- large.
C. Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions, this section does not apply to persons or entities:
1. Who have sought and received approval by the City for raising animals for their pelts and for legal commercial purposes consistent with law.
2. Who are authorized by State or Federal law, regulation or rule to import, export, sell, offer for sale, barter, give away, keep or purchase any wild animal. (Ord. 19-06, 2019)