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105 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> DIVISION 2.-KEEPING OF WILD ANIMALS DANGEROUS TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY[41 <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 (?f 8.14...2r}042), .45 1, (.ff S..r4..01) <br /> See. 4-182. - Keeping of wild and a gero s animals pro i ite . <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 (?f 8..14...2001(2), §'Z e X5..14..01) <br /> See. 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 <br /> Carolina at Chapel Hill. <br /> (b) Wildlife rehabilitators licensed by the state or the federal government to provide <br /> such services. <br /> (Ord (?f 8...14...001(2)} §3, f/. 844 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 /> (h) 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 /> DRAFT 2#, OA . #/ 09-4/ 1/2014 00 R. 1111 <br />