(A) Any pet shop, any dealer, or other person who transfers, or permits to be transferred, the ownership of an exotic species, as herein defined, shall keep records of the ownership transfer for a period of at least three years. These records shall include:
(1) Point of origin of the animal;
(2) Medical history of said animal, including, but not limited to, vaccinations, diseases, and treatment;
(3) The dates the pet shop, animal dealer, or animal shelter or other person came into possession of the animal; and
(4) The date of transfer and the transferee's name and address. This shall be made available to the ACO or other authorized agent upon request.
(B) Failure to keep such records and/or failure to release such records to authorized personnel shall be grounds for the issuance of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties contained in this chapter, and/or the revocation of any license issued pursuant to the subchapter. It shall also be unlawful for any person to keep big cats, venomous reptiles, wolf hybrids, or any other inherently dangerous species as defined under KRS 65.877.
(Ord. KOC 04-840-184, passed 11-2-2004; Ord. KOC 12-840-138, passed 9-4-2012; Ord. KOC 19-840-504, passed 5-7-2019) Penalty, see
§ 90.99