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3 <br /> ORD-2023-007 <br /> See. 4-3:7. Defimt+ASAs used in this Chapter-, the fellowing tefffls ffleafl- <br /> T <br /> show,(k) Di5p4qy.- Display shall mean any exhibition, ae+,, eit!etts, ptiblie show, tfade <br /> , <br /> whPtl}e-r Ar-not-a-fee is-ehafg a "Displayed" means to be the subjeet ther-v � <br /> DIVISION 4. - DISPLAY OF WILD, WILD AND DANGEROUS, AND EXOTIC ANIMALS <br /> Sec. 4-131. - Repealed <br /> (Ord. of 8-14-2001(1),§1, eff. 8-14-01) <br /> Sec. 4-132. - Display of wild, wild and dangerous, or exotic animals prohibited. <br /> It shall be unlawful for any Person to Display or sponsor a Display of Wild Animals, <br /> Exotic Animals, or Wild Animals Dangerous to Persons or Property as defined in Section <br /> 4-181 of this Ordinance, on any public or private property within Orange County. <br /> (Ord. of 8-14-2001(1),§2, eff. 8-14-01) <br /> Sec. 4-133. — Exemptions. <br /> The provisions of this Ordinance do not apply to the use or exhibition of Wild Animals_, <br /> Wild and Dangerous Animals, or Exotic Animals for strictly animal-related educational <br /> purposes by non-profit groups-er institutions or individuals, provided the following conditions are <br /> met in order to assure the health and safety of the public: no Wild Animal, Wild and Dangerous <br /> Animal or lExotic Animal may be Displayed that are not permitted by the United States <br /> Department of Agriculture and/or North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, as applicable, <br /> nor shall any Exotic Animal, Wild and Dangerous Animal, or Wild Animal that has been <br /> designated a rabies vector species in North Carolina be Displayed, except when approved by the <br /> Animal Services Director. Wild Animals, Wild and Dangerous Animals or Exotic Animals <br /> designated as rabies vector species may only be Displayed in a manner so as to not come into <br /> contact with the public. All Persons planning to Display a Wild Animal, Wild and Dangerous or <br /> an Exotic Animal within Orange County shall, at least thirty(30) days prior to the Display, <br /> submit an application for approval in accordance with this Section to the Animal Services <br /> Director demonstrating how it-they will ensure the health and safety of the public and the welfare <br /> of the animal. For purposes of this Division, "educational" shall mean intended to educate the <br /> public on the natural habitat, lifestyle, or behavior of the animal in question. <br />