§ 14-37. Wild/prohibited animals

(a) No owner shall keep or permit to be kept on his premises or premises under his control any wild/prohibited or dangerous animal for sale, display, or for exhibition purposes, whether gratuitously or for a fee. This section shall not be construed to apply to any persons or entities as defined by V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 822.102(a)(1) through (11).

(b) No person shall keep or permit to be kept any wild or prohibited animal as a pet.

(c) The animal control authority may issue temporary approval for keeping, care, and protection of an injured, newborn or immature animal native to this area which it deems to be incapable of caring for itself. This is to be done temporarily, until state laws can be followed, i.e., contacting the game warden.

(d) The animal control officer shall have the power to release or order released any animal being kept temporarily under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.

(Ord. No. 1058, § 14, 11-20-2006; Ord. No. 1065, § 14, 3-5-2007)