This subchapter does not apply to the following:
(A) Animal control or law enforcement agencies or officials acting under the authority of this subchapter;
(B) Licensed veterinary hospitals or clinics that are temporarily treating/housing exotic or wild animals;
(C) Any licensed and accredited research, medical, or educational institution;
(D) Persons temporarily transporting exotic or wild animals through the county, provided that such transport time shall not exceed 24 hours;
(E) Nonresident circuses, carnivals, or traveling fairs for no longer than one ten-day period, per each separate location where such circus is held within the county per calendar year;
(F) Exotic or wild animals under the control of the State Zoological Park; or
(G) Service animals assisting disabled persons.
(Adopted 10-3-2017)