(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to import, offer for sale, keep, maintain, harbor, or possess within the corporate limits, any dangerous wild animal or reptile as defined in this chapter.
(b) This prohibition shall not apply to the following facilities, provided such facilities are otherwise operated in accordance with this chapter and state law; and does not occur in a residential structure or within 300 feet thereof:
(1) a publicly or privately owned zoological park open to the general public.
(2) a federally licensed research institution or qualified researcher.
(3) an animal exhibition which has all proper permits to conduct business in the City of Longview, Texas.
(4) anyone holding a valid rehabilitation permit from Texas Parks and Wildlife, but only for animals of the permitted species and which are in rehabilitation.
(Ord. No. 3141, § 3, 8-8-02; Ord. No. 3728, 11-11-10)