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ANIORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OR HARBORING 058
<br /> OF WILD OR DANGEROUS ANIMALS I N ORANGE COUNTY
<br /> WHEREAS , he Board of Con,mi s s i one rs is concerned for the safety and
<br /> welfare of aiijof the citizens of Orange County and desires to enact an
<br /> ordinance prohibiting the possession or harboring of wild or dangerous
<br /> animals in Oral ge County pursuant to Article 6 of Chapter 153A of the
<br /> General Statutes of North Carolina.
<br /> NOW THEREkORE, BE I T ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
<br /> ORANGE COUNTY s follows:
<br /> SECTION 1.. Definitions. As used hereinafter, the following terms
<br /> shall mean:
<br /> Wild or danprpus Animal : The term applies to species of animals not
<br /> considered domestic, specifically, all felines (other than the domestic
<br /> house cat) , no human primates, bears wolves, coyotes, rept i fes, (poisonous ,
<br /> crushing and giant) and crossbreed of such animals which have similar
<br /> characteristic of the animals specified herein. In order to properly
<br /> administer the provisions of this section; the'Board may add to or remove,
<br /> from the classification of wild or dangerous animal any bird, mammal ,.
<br /> reptile, aquatic and amphibious forms, or other members of the animal --
<br /> kingdom. Additions to the List may be made only if the Board determines,
<br /> after public h aring, that such species because of habit , mode of life
<br /> or natural instinct is incapable of being domesticated, requires the
<br /> exercise of a t, force, or skill to keep them safely in subjection, and
<br /> Would create reasonable likelihood of hazard to the public. Each
<br /> determination by the Board as to additions or deletions shall become
<br /> effective upo approval.
<br /> Owner: Any rson firm, or corporation who keeps, has charge of,
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<br /> shelters, feeds, harbors , or takes care of any 'wild or dangerous:animal
<br /> -in Orange County.
<br /> Director: The Director of the Orange County Health Department.
<br /> Board: The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County.
<br /> J, SECTION 2. Prohibition. Except as herein provided, it shall be un-
<br /> lawful for an} person, firm or corporation to possess or harbor any wild
<br /> or dangerous animal or animals in Orange County.
<br /> SECTION 3. Exem.tions. The provisions of this ordinance shall not
<br /> apply to the •eeping of wild or dangerous animals in the following cases:
<br /> (1) The keep' g of such animals in federally (U.S.D.A.-and Department of
<br /> Interior) or tate (N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission) licensed zoos,
<br /> education, research or medical institutions, Museums or any other place where
<br /> they are kept as live specimens for the public view, or for the purpose of
<br /> instruction or study.
<br /> (2) The keepiing of such animals for exhibition to the public by a circus,
<br /> carnival or other exhibit or show provided, that in the Director's opinion,
<br /> adequate measures to provide for public safety and animal welfare are taken.
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