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44 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> DIVISION 2.-KEEPING OF WILD ANIDIALS DANGEROUS TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY"J <br /> See-4-181.-Definitions. <br /> As used hereinafter,the following term shall mean: <br /> Wild Animals Dangerous to Persons and Property, hereinafter referred to as <br /> "Wild and Dangerous Animals":The term applies to the following animals:all felines <br /> (other than the domestic house cat),nonhuman primates,bears,wolves,coyotes,reptiles <br /> (poisonous,crushing and giant),and any crossbreed of such animals which have similar <br /> characteristics of the animals specified herein.In order to properly administer the <br /> provisions of this Ordinance,the Board may add to or remove from the classification of <br /> wild animal any bird,mammal,reptile,aquatic and amphibious forms,or other members <br /> of the animal kingdom.Additions to or deletions from the animals regulated herein may <br /> be made only if the Board determines,after receiving evidence,that such animals <br /> because of habit,mode of life or natural instinct are either capable or incapable of being <br /> domesticated,requires the exercise of art,force or skill to keep them safely in subjection, <br /> and would or would not create a reasonable likelihood of hazard to the public. <br /> (Ord.of8-14-2001(2),¢1,eff.8-I4-01) <br /> Sec 4-182.-Keeping of wild and dangerous animals prohibited. <br /> No person,firm or corporation shall keep,shelter,feed,harbor,or take care of <br /> any wild and dangerous animal within Orange County. <br /> (Ord.of8-14-2001(2),§2,qT 8-14-01) <br /> Sec.4-183.-Exemptions. <br /> The provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply to the keeping of wild-and <br /> dangerous animals as follows,provided,such keeping is in all respects in compliance <br /> with applicable federal and state rules and regulations: <br /> (a) Animals used for teaching and/or research purposes at The University of North Carolina <br /> at Chapel Hill. <br /> (b)Wildlife rehabilitators licensed by the state or the federal government to provide such <br /> services. <br /> (Ord.of8-1 d-2001{?),§3,qff.8-14-01) <br /> See.4-184.-Enforcement. <br /> (a) Investigations. The Orange County Animal Services Department or the North <br /> Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission shall investigate any complaints that a <br /> wild animal is possessed or harbored in Orange County in violation of this <br /> Ordinance to determine whether or not a violation has occurred. <br /> (b) Penalties. <br /> (1) Criminal Offenses-A violation of any provision of this Section <br /> constitutes a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in North <br /> Carolina General Statutes§ 14-4.Each day's continuing violation shall <br /> constitute a separate offense. <br /> DRAFTv.3-5/30/2013 Page 40 <br />