[CC 1985 §73.500; Ord. No. 331-C §I, 12-18-1989; Ord. No. 712-C §1, 5-20-2013]
A. As used in this Article, "exotic animal" shall mean:
1.
An animal not generally accustomed to being in or near human
population.
2.
Any animal that is not customarily regarded as being domesticated.
3.
Any deadly, dangerous or poisonous reptile or arachnid or any
deadly or dangerous reptile over eight (8) feet long.
5.
All animals protected from hunting and capture by Federal and
State law.
6.
Any creature whose size, inherent characteristics, physical
attributes, or dangerous propensities make it a threat to human life
or limb.
[CC 1985 §73.510; Ord. No. 331-C §II, 12-18-1989]
Any restrictions on the keeping of such animals shall not apply
to traveling entertainment shows such as circuses, so long as exotic
animals which may be a part of such shows are confined in such a manner
as to reasonably provide safe separation between the exotic animal
and the general public.
[CC 1985 §73.520; Ord. No. 331-C §III, 12-18-1989]
The owning, keeping or harboring of any of the above-defined
exotic animals within the City limits of Canton, Missouri, shall be
unlawful.
[Ord. No. 331-C §IV, 12-18-1989]
Any said person violating this Article shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor.