Rohnert Park Municipal Code Ch. 6.16 Wild and Exotic Animals

6.16.010 - Wild and exotic animals—Keeping without proof of proper approvals prohibited.¶

No owner of any wild or exotic animal shall maintain such animal without proof of proper federal and state permits, inspections, and other required approvals.

(Ord. 738 § 1 (part), 2005)

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6.16.030 - Exotic animals at large—Prohibited.¶

No person shall permit or allow any exotic animal to run at large. The animal control officer may seize and impound any exotic animal found in violation of this section and such impoundment shall be pursuant to this Title.

(Ord. 738 § 1 (part), 2005)

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6.16.050 - Display of wild or exotic animals—Prohibited.¶

It shall be unlawful for any person to display or sponsor a display of wild or exotic animals on any public or private land within the city of Rohnert Park.

(Ord. 738 § 1 (part), 2005)

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6.16.070 - Display of wild or exotic animals—Enforcement.¶

Police officers and the city's animal control officers shall have the power and authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter and perform all duties imposed by the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 738 § 1 (part), 2005)

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6.16.090 - Display of wild or exotic animals—Exceptions.¶

The following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:

A. Institutions accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.

B. Veterinarians, in the ordinary course of a veterinarian's practice of business.

C. Institutions accredited by The Association of Sanctuaries and the American Sanctuary Association.

D. Any person not otherwise included in these exceptions may submit written evidence to the city manager demonstrating that an additional exception should be granted because it is substantially similar to the purposes of the exceptions provided for in this section.

(Ord. 738 § 1 (part), 2005)

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