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Title 6 — Animals

Wheatland Municipal Code Ch. 6.20 Trapping of Animals

Wheatland Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Wheatland

Cite as: Wheatland Municipal Code Chapter 6.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 6.20.010. Traps prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person other than as permitted in Section 6.20.020 of this chapter, to place, use or maintain any trap to catch dogs or cats. The term "trap" includes any mechanical device intended to hold such an animal in a grip or any cage or confinement structure which is baited to attract such animals.

(Ord. 321 § 1, 1988)

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§ 6.20.020. Applicability.

The provisions of Section 6.20.010 of this chapter shall not apply to any peace officer or health or animal control officer employed by or pursuant to contract with the city or the county; nor shall any provision of Section 6.20.010 prohibit any person from impounding any cat or dog which presents an imminent threat to the health and safety of any person or any other animal or fowl.

(Ord. 321 § 2, 1988)

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