A. Specified. It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, barter, give away, keep, own, harbor or purchase any wild, dangerous or exotic animal (as defined in Title 50 C.F.R., in state law or regulation, or in Sections 6.04.160, 6.04.225 and 6.04.580), or which is otherwise a “vicious animal” or a “nuisance,” as defined in this title.

B. Exceptions. The prohibitions of subsection (A) of this section shall not apply to a person, animal shelter, zoological park, veterinary hospital, Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) animal welfare shelter, public laboratory, circus, sideshow, amusement show, or facility for education or scientific research if such organizations are otherwise licensed or permitted as provided in this title; provided, that said animals are restrained or confined in such a manner as to prevent their escape and/or injury to the public. (Ord. 2018-06 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2012-12 § 2 (Exh. A (part)))