Earlier editions: 2026-09
Williams Municipal Code Ch. 6.44 Wild Animals
Williams Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · Williams
Cite as: Williams Municipal Code Chapter 6.44 · Text as of 2026-10-03
6.44.010 - Keeping prohibited.¶
It is unlawful for any person to keep any wild animal within the city.
(Ord. 154-07 § 3(part), 2007).
6.44.020 - Exceptions.¶
This chapter shall not apply to any of the following:
A. Persons who use wild animals for diagnostic or research purposes, when the use has been approved by the Board of Public Health of the state pursuant to applicable law;
B. Persons who use wild animals for teaching purposes in recognized educational institutions;
C. Veterinarians who keep wild animals for boarding or treatment;
D. Persons operating game farms or game breeding establishments licensed by the state;
E. Persons operating nonprofit zoological gardens open to the public;
F. Persons who use wild animals for a permitted circus or entertainment events.
(Ord. 154-07 § 3(part), 2007).
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