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(A) No person, corporation, partnership or other legal entity shall maintain any restricted animal(s) in captivity in any unsanitary or unsafe condition or in a manner which results in the maltreatment or neglect of the animal(s), nor shall any species of animal be confined in any cage or enclosure which is inadequate for that species.
(B) Drinking water shall be provided at all times in clean containers, or as required to maintain the health of the animal. Pools shall be cleaned as needed to ensure good water quality. Enclosures shall provide adequate drainage of surface water.
(C) Animals shall be fed at least once per day or as directed by a veterinarian. Food provided shall be unspoiled and not contaminated. It shall be of a type and quantity sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of the animal(s) to which it is provided.
(D) Fecal and food waste shall be removed from cages daily and stored or disposed of in a manner which prevents noxious odors or insect infestation. Hard floors shall be scrubbed and disinfected weekly.
(1980 Code, § 22.611) (Ord. 9001, passed 1-26-2004) Penalty, see § 90.999
(A) Permittee shall immediately notify the Animal Control Officer of any escape of a restricted animal.
(B) Permittee shall be liable for any costs resulting from the escape of a restricted animal.
(C) The city, its agents, officers and employees shall not be liable to the owner of any restricted animal that expires, or is injured or destroyed during recapture; and the owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the city from any liability for damage or injury caused by a restricted animal held under a permit issued pursuant to this subchapter.
(1980 Code, § 22.612) (Ord. 9001, passed 1-26-2004) Penalty, see § 90.999
(A) The Animal Control Officer or any law enforcement agency may take possession of a restricted animal and all equipment and vehicles necessary for the impoundment of the animal, upon a violation of this subchapter which endangers the health, safety or welfare of the public or the animal.
(B) An owner of a restricted animal shall be liable for any and all costs incurred by the seizure and impoundment of a restricted animal.
(C) The owner of the restricted animal, if the owner can be found upon a reasonably diligent search, shall be given written notice of the reasons for the seizure, the location where the animal will be housed, and the owner’s liability for the costs of the shelter and care of the animal. If the owner cannot be found after a reasonable search, a notice shall be posted on the property from which the animal was seized. If the identity and address of the owner is later determined, the notice shall immediately be delivered to the owner by certified letter.
(D) Upon proof of notification, the Chief of Police may seek a court order that the restricted animal be placed in a suitable facility or humanely destroyed if no agreement regarding disposition of the animal can be reached with the owner in a reasonable period of time.
(1980 Code, § 22.613) (Ord. 9001, passed 1-26-2004) Penalty, see § 90.999
(A) The Chief of Police may allow owners of unpermitted restricted animals who do not qualify for a permit to possess the animal or whose permit is revoked for violating the provisions of this subchapter to transfer the animal to a permitted or approved recipient.
(B) The owner of unpermitted restricted animals shall notify the Chief of Police prior to the transfer taking place.
(C) Each day of possession of the unpermitted restricted animal shall constitute a separate violation of this subchapter.
(1980 Code, § 22.614) (Ord. 9001, passed 1-26-2004) Penalty, see § 90.999
PERMITS FOR TRAVELING EXOTIC ANIMAL EXHIBITS, CIRCUSES AND PETTING ZOOS
No person, corporation or other business entity shall operate a traveling exhibit of unusual or exotic animals, circus or petting zoos without a permit issued by the Chief of Police,
(1980 Code, § 22.701) Penalty, see § 90.999
Each permit application shall be submitted to the Chief of Police. The applicant must also comply with all regulations set forth by the USDA and/or IDA. Any false statements made by an applicant in a permit application will render the application null and void, and subject applicant to penalties as may provided by law. Each applicant shall provide:
(A) Its name, complete address and phone number. If the applicant is a corporation, partnership or other legal entity, the applicant shall designate an active officer, partner, member or other person acting on its behalf as agent to represent the organization and the agent must also provide the same information. The applicant, permittee or designee must notify the Chief of Police in writing of any change of address or name 14 days prior to the change;
(B) Current animal inventory, including the common and scientific name, sex, age and source of each animal, any permanent identification on the animal and identification of animals that have injured and/or killed a human being. The permittee must notify the Chief of Police within 24 hours of the addition, removal or death of a restricted animal listed on the inventory;
(C) Each animal identified in this division (B) above as dangerous shall be prohibited from any contact with members of the public;
(D) A copy of the current USDA permits approving the possession of species listed on the animal inventory;
(E) A plan for the quick and safe recapture of the animal(s) or, if recapture is impossible, for the destruction of any animal held under the permit;
(F) An itinerary of performances schedules 30 days prior to and 30 days after the performance in the city; and
(G) The permittee shall provide a certificate of liability insurance naming the city and the host agency as additional insureds in a minimum amount of $1,000,000.
(1980 Code, § 22.702) Penalty, see § 90.999
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