For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CIRCUS. A commercial variety show featuring animal acts for public entertainment.
DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Animals that have traditionally, through a long association with humans or under the dominion and control of humans, have been kept as tame pets no longer possessing a disposition or inclination to escape, raised as livestock or used for commercial breeding purposes.
EXOTIC OR WILD ANIMAL. A wild animal not occurring naturally, either presently or historically, in this state.
NATURE PRESERVE. An area where exotic or wild animals are kept in a natural setting where the animals are not hunted or trapped.
PERSON. An individual, partnership, association, corporation, trust, estate or other legal entity.
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY. An area where exotic or wild animals are protected and where the animals are not hunted or trapped.
(Ord. 124, passed 11-7-1995)