§ 4-3. Certain animals restricted.

(a)

Generally. No person shall keep, maintain, or harbor, or permit to be kept, maintained or harbored within the city any animal, reptile or fowl which:

(1)

By its nature is wild and untamed and is not a domestic household pet and which, therefore, constitutes a threat to the physical health or well-being of the citizenry; or

(2)

Is susceptible to rabies, without having the animal vaccinated against rabies.

(b)

Definition. The term "by its nature is wild and untamed" as used herein shall include, but not be limited to, any wildlife such as a leopard, tiger, lion, cougar or bobcat, but shall not include wildlife licensed and permitted by the game and freshwater commission of the State of Florida, or any wildlife being sold under permits issued by the State of Florida.

(c)

Penalty. The penalties to any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall be the same as provided in section 4-26 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 87-135, §§ 1, 2, 6-29-87)