Chapter 8.28
PROHIBITING THE USE OF BODY-GRIPPING DEVICES

Sections:

   8.28.010   Intent.

   8.28.020   Definitions.

   8.28.030   Prohibitions.

   8.28.040   Exemptions.

   8.28.050   Impounding of body-gripping devices.

   8.28.060   Violations – Penalty.

8.28.010 INTENT.

   It is the intent of the City Council to protect public health and safety by prohibiting the use of body-gripping devices that may cause human injury. This chapter is necessary to prevent physical injury to children and adults who come into contact with these devices, as well as to prevent the emotional pain and suffering caused by observing companion animals caught in these devices and thereby subjected to prolonged suffering, injury and death. (Ord. 01-105 § 1(part), 2000).

8.28.020 DEFINITIONS.

   As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

   A.   BODY-GRIPPING DEVICE. Includes, but is not limited to, any snare (neck, body, or leg), kill-type trap (Conibear), leghold trap (steel-jaw, padded, and offset), and any other device designed to grip a body or body part that could potentially injure or kill human beings or companion animals. Cage and box traps, suitcase-type live beaver traps, and common rat and mouse traps shall not be considered body-gripping devices.

   B.   PERSON. Any individual, partnership, corporation, organization, trade or professional association, firm, limited liability company, joint venture, association, trust, estate or any other legal entity. (Ord. 01-105 § 1(part), 2000).