(A) Unlawful. It shall be unlawful for any owner to keep an inherently dangerous mammal within the county.
(B) Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from this chapter:
(1) Any nonprofit institution or exhibitor or dealer which owns or harbors inherently dangerous mammals for research, provided that the institution/facility/premises are licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture or Interior;
(2) Traveling fairs, circuses and carnivals shall also be exempt from this section; and
(3) Any inherently dangerous mammal registered with the Animal Control Program prior to June 3, 1996.
(C) Recapturing. The owner of any inherently dangerous mammal shall reimburse Wake County for all cost incurred while attempting to recapture any escaped inherently dangerous mammal. If the animal is sheltered or euthanized by Animal Control, the owner shall also pay these costs.
(1985 Code, § 91.07) Penalty, see § 91.99