The Sheriff may refuse to issue or renew, and may revoke, a permit to keep, harbor, or possess a wild or exotic animal or poisonous reptile in the county if, after an investigation, it is determined that any one or more of the following grounds exist:
(A) Misstatement. Material misstatement in the initial application or the renewal application for a permit which was made to induce the Sheriff to issue or renew a permit;
(B) Violation. Disregard or violation of the provisions of this subchapter;
(C) Non-payment of fees. Failure to pay fees and penalties required pursuant to this subchapter;
(D) Failure to maintain license. Failure to obtain or maintain a federal or state license to own, possess, or harbor a wild or exotic animal or poisonous reptile;
(E) Misrepresentation. Substantial misrepresentation or false promises to the Sheriff in connection with keeping, owning, harboring, or possessing a wild or exotic animal or poisonous reptile;
(F) Inspections. Failure or refusal to allow the Sheriff to inspect the enclosure or confinement facility;
(G) Failure to confine or restrain. Failure or refusal to confine or restrain a wild or exotic animal or poisonous reptile; or
(H) Failure to give notice of escape. Failure or refusal of the owner to give animal services immediate notice of the escape of a wild or exotic animal or poisonous reptile.
(Ord. 2015-03, passed 7-7-2015)