Except as otherwise provided, no vertebrate animals shall be displayed by any person or entity for entertainment or amusement purposes unless a permit in conformance with Chapter
193, Entertainment, Article
I, Performances, Shows and Exhibitions, and Chapter
167, Circuses and Carnivals, has been issued.
At all times during the display or performance,
the care of the animals must conform to guidelines or requirements
established by the Animal Control Officer. Animals on display must
be strong, healthy and in good flesh. No sick or crippled animals
may be exhibited.
No performing animal exhibit or circus shall
be permitted in which animals are induced or encouraged to perform
through the use of chemical, mechanical, electrical or manual devices
in a manner which will cause or is likely to cause physical injury
or suffering. The following devices are specifically prohibited: electric
prods or shocking devices, flank or bucking straps, wire tie-downs
and sharpened spurs. All equipment used on a performing animal shall
fit properly and be in good working condition.