§ 6-18. Restrictions on keeping wild animals.

(a)

It shall be unlawful to keep, possess or maintain, or to cause to be kept, possessed or maintained, any wild animal within the city, unless such wild animal is:

(1)

Contained within a licensed and permitted zoo;

(2)

Is licensed by the State of Texas as a licensed raptor or falcon; or

(3)

Kept, possessed or maintained by a licensed and permitted wildlife rehabilitator.

(b)

Any person, firm or corporation which violates any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a minimum fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00), and each day such violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation.

(c)

If any person, firm or corporation is found guilty of the offense of animal-at-large (under section 6-3 hereof), and that animal is a wild animal, such person, firm or corporation shall be subject to a minimum fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00).

(Ord. No. 528-8, § 1, 11-11-13)