<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 10-7. - Confinement and control of inherently dangerous mammals.</div>
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               (a)
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               It shall be unlawful for any owner to keep an inherently dangerous mammal within the
               county.
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               (b)
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               Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from this chapter:
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               (1)
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               Any nonprofit institution or exhibitor or dealer which owns or harbors inherently
               dangerous mammals for research, provided that such institution /facility/premises
               are licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Interior.
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               (2)
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               Traveling fairs, circuses and carnivals shall also be exempt from this section.
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               (3)
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               Any inherently dangerous mammal registered with the animal control program prior to
               the adoption of this chapter.
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               (c)
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               Recapturing costs. The owner of any inherently dangerous mammal shall reimburse Wayne
               County for all cost incurred while attempting to recapture any escaped inherently
               dangerous mammal. If the animal is sheltered or euthanized by animal control, the
               owner shall also pay these costs.
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               (Ord. of 8-21-2018)
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