Definitions: The definitions contained in MGL c. 140, § 136A,
MGL c. 131, MGL c. 131A, and regulations promulgated thereunder, shall
be referenced to define terms used in this ordinance. In addition,
the definitions of the following terms shall apply:
ANIMALS
Any mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish.
DOMESTICATED ANIMALS
Any animal occurring naturally or historically in the United
States that through long association with humans, has been bred to
a degree which has resulted in genetic changes affecting the temperament,
color, conformation or other attributes of the species to the extent
that makes it unique and different from wild animals of its kind.
EDUCATION
Nonprofit groups, institutions or individuals who engage
in teaching and instructing with intent and the effect of imparting
knowledge to others through oral presentations and/or written hand-outs
(whose sole purpose is to teach without entertainment), or entity
deemed educational by the Animal Control Officer, in consultation
with the Mayor.
ENTERTAINMENT
Any organization which uses animals to perform tricks or
participate as accompaniments in performances for the amusement of
an audience.
EXOTIC ANIMAL
Any animal not occurring naturally or historically in the
United States. The phrase includes, but is not limited to, all manner
of lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, elephants, zebras,
camels, giraffes, reptiles and any crossbreed of these animals other
than fish or insects.
WILD ANIMAL
Any animal occurring naturally and traditionally within the
United States that is not a domesticated animal, livestock, or fowl.