6.14.020 Definitions.
“Animal control authority” means a person or entity authorized by statute or contract to enforce the animal control laws of the City.
“Animal control officer” means:
1. Any individual employed, contracted with, or appointed by the animal control authority for the purpose of aiding in the enforcement of this chapter or any other law relating to the licensure, control, or seizure and impoundment of animals;
2. Any state or local law enforcement officer; or
3. Any other official whose duties in whole or in part include the seizure and impoundment of any animal.
“Director” means director, executive or chief administrative officer of the animal control authority.
“Exotic animal” means any of the following:
1. Venomous species of snakes capable of inflicting serious physical harm or death to human beings;
2. Nonhuman primates and prosimians;
3. Bears;
4. Nondomesticated species of felines, including but not limited to cougars, bobcats and lynx;
5. Nondomesticated species of canines and their hybrids, including wolf and coyote hybrids;
6. The order crocodilia, including alligators, crocodiles, caiman, and gavials;
7. Any other nondomesticated animal that, either by behavior observed by an animal control officer or by complaints from a neighbor or other person in the vicinity of where the exotic animal has been kept, has demonstrated a dangerous propensity or conduct that poses a threat to the public welfare.
“Nondomesticated species” means species of animals that are not commonly considered tame and not generally accustomed to living among humans and being raised by humans as pets or as livestock. [Ord. 105 § 1, 1996.]