(a) The hunting of animals or birds within the territorial limits of the City is regulated. No person shall hunt, kill or attempt to kill any animal or birds by use of firearm, bow and arrow, cross bow, or any other means that may endanger the life or safety of persons or cause injury or destruction of property, except as follows:
(1) A law enforcement officer or animal warden in discharge of his or her duties;
(2) Any person authorized by the Chief of Police while participating in a City authorized animal control program;
(3) A State of Ohio licensed nuisance animal trapper or property owner operating under the authority of an Ohio Division of Wildlife damage control permit and utilizing methods in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Police Chief; or
(4) Any person participating in a City approved nuisance animal management program.
(b) No person shall set or maintain any trap within the Municipality, except under the authority of the owner or lawful occupant of the premises upon which such trap is set or maintained and with the approval of the Chief of Police.
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(Ord. 2015-69. Passed 9-8-15.)