(A) It is unlawful for a person to possess within the incorporated or unincorporated boundaries of the town any dangerous exotic or wild animal listed as a Class 2 or 3 animal (312 I.A.C. 9-11-7 and 9-11-8, as amended) that are not properly licensed by the federal government, State of Indiana or the state in which the owner of the exotic animal resides and could be a threat to public safety or welfare.
(B) Additionally, any person who does possess a wild or exotic animal not governed by the federal government, State of Indiana or the state in which the owner of the exotic animal resides must comply with the following requirements:
(1) Register the wild or exotic animal with the town; see § 90.019; and
(2) Provide an emergency action plan in the event of an accidental release and provide proof of liability insurance.
(C) It is unlawful to purposefully or negligently release a wild or exotic animal into the wild.
(D) Wild or exotic animals do not include small exotic nonpoisonous reptiles, birds, fish or aquatic life normally accepted as pets.
Penalty, see § 90.999