[Ord. 2015-1, 4/20/2015]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
EXOTIC ANIMAL
Any animal that is not normally domesticated in the United
States or is wild by nature. Exotic animals include, but are not limited
to, any or all of the following orders and families, whether bred
in the wild or in captivity, and also any or all of their hybrids
with domestic species. The animals listed in parentheses are intended
to act as examples and are not to be construed as in exhaustive list
or limit the generality of each group of animals, unless otherwise
specified.
A.
Nonhuman primates and prosimians (monkeys, chimpanzees, baboons).
B.
Felidae (lions, tigers, bobcats, cougars, leopards, jaguars,
mountain lions and nondomesticated cats).
C.
Canidae (wolves, coyotes, jackals, nondomesticated dogs).
E.
Reptilia (all venomous snakes and all constricting snakes).
F.
Crocodilia (all gators, crocodilian).
I.
Artiodactyla (hippopotamuses, giraffes, and camels, but not
cattle, swine, sheep or goats).
J.
Procyonidae (raccoons, coatis).
K.
Marsupialia (kangaroos, opossums).
L.
Perissodactyla (rhinoceroses and tapirs, but not horses, donkeys
or mules).
M.
Edentata (anteater, sloths and armadillos).
N.
Viverridae (mongooses, civets and genets).
[Ord. 2015-1, 4/20/2015]
The provisions of this Part shall not apply to:
A. Institutions accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.
B. Licensed humane societies.
D. Licensed veterinary hospitals or clinics.