A. Demonstrating sufficient knowledge of the species to provide adequate care;

B. Presenting proof of adequate caging appropriate for the species;

C. Presenting proof that the animal poses no threat to the health and safety of the community in the event that the animal should escape. The director may consult with a review board comprising federal, state and local public health authorities in considering a request for an exotic animal permit; and

D. Presenting proof of required, if any, state or federal permits.

For the purpose of this section, to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of a species, a person must show that he/she has adequate knowledge of a species to provide for its basic needs to maintain the animal’s health and welfare. The director may consider the person’s experience, education, apprenticeship or by examination administered by the director when determining that a person has sufficient knowledge of a species. (Ord. 2018-06 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2012-12 § 2 (Exh. A (part)))