ORD-2001-016 Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting the Display of Wild and Exotic Animals within Orange County

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Section 3 of the proposed ordinance details enforcement steps and penalties that include classification as a criminal offense, Class 3 Misdemeanor and the imposition of civil penalties of $50. per day per animal.. The Board of Health recommended the passage of this ordinance in official action at their January 25, 2001 meeting. The passage of the ordinance . is also endorsed by the Committee on Human and Animal Safety and by the Animal Protection Society of Orange County. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No apparent financial impact, unless fines are levied. There is always a cost associated with use of personnel to perform investigations and manage the legal process, however that is only in case of potential violations. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board of Health recommends that the Ordinance Prohibiting the Display of Wild and Exotic Animals Within Orange County be approved effective July 1, 2001.