(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TRAP. Any mechanical device, snare, or contrivance which is spring-operated and steel-jawed, sometimes referred to as “leg hold”, “steel-jaw”, “conibear”, or “spring-line.”
TRAPPING. The setting, laying, or using of a trap anywhere within the city to catch, snare, or otherwise restrain the free movement of animals, birds, or wildlife.
(B) No person shall engage in trapping anywhere within the city except as otherwise permitted herein.
(C) This section shall not apply to governmental representatives acting within the course of their employment and within the scope of their authority who may be required to trap, catch, snare, kill, or otherwise restrain the free movement of any animal, wildlife, or birds for humane or other authorized purposes.
(D) This section shall not apply to a person who may employ a trap on property in which the person has a property interest to prevent an unsafe or unhealthy condition, or the waste or destruction of the property, provided the person has complied with any applicable laws or regulations of the state.
(Prior Code, § 94.05) (Ord. D-1390, passed 5-10-1982, effective 5-20-1982) Penalty, see § 94.999