No mention of exotic animals in County Ordinances

1. Protected animals.
   1. Possession and sale of protected animals. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, or buy, or attempt to buy within the city any of the following animals, alive or dead, or any part or product thereof: all wild cats of the family Felidae, polar bear (thatarctos maritimus), red wolf (canis niger), vicuna (vicugna vicugna), or alligator, caiman, or crocodile of the order of crocodilia, gray or timber wolf (canis lupus), sea otter (enhydra lutris), Pacific ridley turtle (lepidochelys olivacea), Atlantic green turtle (chelonia mydas), or Mexican ridley turtle (lepidochelys kempi).
   2. Compliance with federal regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to buy, sell, or offer for sale a native or foreign species or subspecies of mammal, bird, amphibian, or reptile or the dead body or parts thereof which appears on the endangered species list designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior and published in the Code of Federal Regulations pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1969 (Public Law 135, 91st Congress).
   3. Regulating the importation of certain birds. No person, firm, or corporation shall import or cause to be imported into this city any part of the plumage, skin, or dead body of any species of hawk, owl, or eagle. This paragraph shall not be construed to forbid or restrict the importation or use of the plumage, skin, body or any part thereof legally collected for use by the American Indians for ceremonial purposes or in the preservation of their tribal customs and heritage.
2. Exceptions. The provisions of subsection (a) above shall not be deemed to prevent the lawful importation, possession, purchase, or sale of any species by any public agency, institute of higher learning, persons holding federal permits, or by a person holding a Scientific Collectors Permit issued by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources of the state, or to any person or organization licensed to present a circus.
3. Wild animals; prohibition on keeping. Except for state-licensed game farms, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain, or have in his possession or under his control within the city any poisonous reptile or any other dangerous or carnivorous wild animal, insect, or reptile, any vicious or dangerous domesticated animal, or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious, or dangerous propensities. Specifically, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain, or have in his possession or under his control within the city any of the following animals, reptiles, or insects:
   1. All poisonous animals and reptiles including rear-fang snakes.
   2. Apes: chimpanzees (Pan); gibbons (Hylobates); gorillas (Gorilla); orangutans (Pongo); and siamangs (Symphalangus).
   3. Baboons (Papoi, Mandrillus).
   4. Bears (Ursidae).
   5. Bison (Bison).
   6. Cheetahs (Acinonyx iubatus).
   7. Crocodilians (Crocodilia), 30 inches in length or more.
   8. Constrictor snakes, six feet in length or more.
   9. Coyotes (Canis latrans).
   10. Game cocks and other fighting birds.
   11. Hyenas (Hyaenidae).
   12. Jaguars (Panthera onca).
   13. Leopards (Panthera pardus).
   14. Lions (Panthera leo).
   15. Lynxes (Lynx).
   16. Ostriches (Struthio).
   17. Pumas (Felis concolor); also known as cougars, mountain lions, and panthers.
   18. Sharks (class Chondrichthyes).
   19. Snow leopards (Panthera uncia).
   20. Tigers (Panthera tigris).
   21. Wolves (Canis lupus).
   22. Poisonous insects.
   23. Except in properly zoned districts, horses, mules, ponies, donkeys, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, poultry, or any animal raised for fur-bearing purposes unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in this Code.
4. Exceptions; pet shops. The prohibitions of subsection (c) above shall not apply where the creatures are in the care, custody or control of: a state-licensed game farm; a veterinarian for treatment; agricultural fairs; shows or projects of the 4-H Clubs; a display for judging purposes; an itinerant or transient carnival, circus or other show; dog or cat shows or trials; public or private educational institutions; zoological gardens; if
   1. Their location conforms to the provisions of the zoning ordinance of the city.
   2. All animals and animal quarters are kept in a clean and sanitary condition and so maintained as to eliminate objectionable odors.
   3. Animals are maintained in quarters so constructed as to prevent their escape.

No mention of exotic animals in ‘Chapter 18 – Animals’

No person owning or having in their possession any horses, cattle, mules, asses, hogs, sheep, goats, ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, doves or other poultry shall allow the same to run at large or be at large, excepting poultry are allowed in rivers within the City.

1. Protected Animals.
   1. Possession and Sale of Protected Animals. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, or buy or attempt to buy, within the Village any of the following animals, alive or dead, or any part or product thereof: all wild cats of the family felidae, polar bear (thalarctos maritimus), red wolf (canis niger), vicuna (vicugna vicugna), gray or timber wolf (canis lupus), sea otter (enhydra lutris), Pacific ridley turtle (lepidochelys olivacea), Atlantic green turtle (chelonia mydas), Mexican ridley turtle (lepidochelys kempi).
   2. Compliance with Federal Regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to buy, sell or offer for sale a native or foreign species or subspecies of mammal, bird, amphibian or reptile, or the dead body or parts thereof, which appears on the endangered species list designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior and published in the Code of Federal Regulations pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1969 (Public Law 135, 91st Congress).
   3. Regulating the Importation of Certain Birds. No person, firm or corporation shall import or cause to be imported into this Village any part of the plumage, skin or dead body of any species of hawk, owl or eagle. This paragraph shall not be construed to forbid or restrict the importation or use of the plumage, skin, body or any part thereof legally collected for use by the American Indians for ceremonial purposes or in the preservation of their tribal customs and heritage.
2. Exceptions. The provisions of Subsection (a) above shall not be deemed to prevent the lawful importation, possession, purchase or sale of any species by any public agency, institute of higher learning, persons holding federal permits, or by a person holding a Scientific Collectors Permit issued by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources of the state, or to any person or organization licensed to present a circus.
3. Wild Animals; Prohibition on Keeping. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his/her possession or under his/her control within the Village any poisonous reptile or any other dangerous or carnivorous wild animal, insect or reptile, any vicious or dangerous domesticated animal or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious or dangerous propensities. Specifically, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his/her control within the Village any of the following animals, reptiles or insects:
   1. All poisonous animals and reptiles including rear-fang snakes.
   2. Apes: Chimpanzees (Pan); gibbons (Hylobates); gorillas (Gorilla); orangutans (Pongo); ans siamangs (Symphalangus).
   3. Baboons (Papoi, Mandrillus).
   4. Bears (Ursidae).
   5. Bison (Bison).
   6. Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).
   7. Crocodilians (Crocodilia), thirty (30) inches in length or more.
   8. Constrictor snakes.
   9. Coyotes (Canis latrans).
   10. Deer (Cervidae); includes all members of the deer family; for example, whitetailed deer, elk, antelope and moose.
   11. Elephants (Elephas and Loxodonta).
   12. Game cocks and other fighting birds.
   13. Hippopotami (Hippopotamidae).
   14. Hyenas (Hyaenidae).
   15. Jaguars (Panthera onca).
   16. Leopards (Panthera pardus).
   17. Lions (Panthera leo)
   18. Lynxes (Lynx).
   19. Monkeys, old world (Cercopithecidae).
   20. Ostriches (Struthio).
   21. Pumas (Felis concolor); also known as cougars, mountain lions and panthers.
   22. Rhinoceroses (Rhinocero tidae).
   23. Sharks (class Chondrichthyes).
   24. Snow leopards (Panthera uncia).
   25. Tigers (Panthera tigris).
   26. Wolves (Canis lupus).
   27. Poisonous insects.
4. Exceptions; Pet Shops. The prohibitions of Subsection (c) above shall not apply where the creatures are in the care, custody or control of: a veterinarian for treatment; agricultural fairs; shows or projects of the 4-H Clubs; a display for judging purposes; an itinerant or transient carnival, circus or other show; dog or cat shows or trials; public or private educational institutions; licensed pet shops; zoological gardens; if:
   1. Their location conforms to the provisions of the zoning ordinance of the Village.
   2. All animals and animal quarters are kept in a clean and sanitary condition and so maintained as to eliminate objectionable odors.
   3. Animals are maintained in quarters so constructed as to prevent their escape.
   4. No person lives or resides within one hundred (100) feet of the quarters in which the animals are kept.
5. Farm Animals; Miniature Pigs. Except as provided in Section 7-1-23 regarding miniature pigs and on properties zoned in an agricultural classification, no person shall own, keep, harbor or board any cattle, horses, ponies, swine, goats, sheep, fowl [more than ten (10)] or rabbits [more than six (6)]. For purposes of this Subsection, the term “swine” shall not include any miniature pigs of either sex weighing less than eighty (80) pounds which are intended for and kept as domestic pets.

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No mention of exotic animals in ‘Chapter 61: Animals’

No mention of exotic animals in Village Ordinances

No mention of exotic animals in Village Ordinances

1. Protected animals.
   1. Possession and sale of protected animals. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, or buy or attempt to buy, within the Village any of the following animals, alive or dead, or any part or product thereof: all wild cats of the family Felidae, polar bear (Thalarctos maritimus), red wolf (Canis niger), vicuna (Vicugna vicugna), gray or timber wolf (Canis lupus), sea otter (Enhydra lutris), Pacific ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Atlantic green turtle (Chelonia mydas), Mexican ridley turtle (Lepidochelys kempi).
   2. Compliance with federal regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to buy, sell or offer for sale a native or foreign species or subspecies of mammal, bird, amphibian or reptile, or the dead body or parts thereof, which appears on the endangered species list designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior and published in the Code of Federal Regulations pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1969 (Public Law 135, 91st Congress).
   3. Regulating the importation of certain birds. No person, firm or corporation shall import or cause to be imported into this Village any part of the plumage, skin or dead body of any species of hawk, owl or eagle. This subsection shall not be construed to forbid or restrict the importation or use of the plumage, skin, body or any part thereof legally collected for use by the American Indians for ceremonial purposes or in the preservation of their tribal customs and heritage.
2. Exceptions. The provisions of Subsection A above shall not be deemed to prevent the lawful importation, possession, purchase or sale of any species by any public agency, institute of higher learning, persons holding federal permits or by a person holding a Scientific Collectors Permit issued by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources of the state, or by any person or organization licensed to present a circus.
3. Wild animals; prohibition on keeping. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the Village any poisonous reptile or any other dangerous or carnivorous wild animal, insect or reptile, any vicious or dangerous domesticated animal or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious or dangerous propensities. Specifically, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his possession or under his control within the Village any of the following animals, fowl, reptiles or insects:
   1. All poisonous animals and reptiles, including rear-fang snakes.
   2. Apes: chimpanzees (Pan); gibbons (Hylobates); gorillas (Gorilla); orangutans (Pongo); and siamangs (Symphalangus).
   3. Baboons (Papoi, Mandrillus).
   4. Bears (Ursidae).
   5. Bison (Bison).
   6. Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).
   7. Crocodilians (Crocodilia), 30 inches in length or more.
   8. Constrictor snakes.
   9. Coyotes (Canis latrans).
   10. Deer (Cervidae); includes all members of the deer family; for example, white-tailed deer, elk, antelope and moose.
   11. Elephants (Elephas and Loxodonta).
   12. Game cocks and other fighting birds.
   13. Hippopotami (Hippopotamidae).
   14. Hyenas (Hyaenidae).
   15. Jaguars (Panthera onca).
   16. Leopards (Panthera pardus).
   17. Lions (Panthera leo).
   18. Lynxes (Lynx).
   19. Monkeys, Old World (Cercopithecidae).
   20. Ostriches (Struthio).
   21. Pumas (Felis concolor); also known as “cougars,” “mountain lions” and “panthers.”
   22. Rhinoceroses (Rhinocero tidae).
   23. Sharks (Class Chondrichthyes).
   24. Snow leopards (Panthera uncia).
   25. Tigers (Panthera tigris).
   26. Wolves (Canis lupus).
   27. Poisonous insects.
   28. Except on farms in agricultural districts, horses, mules, ponies, donkeys, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, peacocks, emu, lama, alpaca or any animal raised for fur-bearing purposes unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in this Code.
4. Exceptions; pet shops. The prohibitions of Subsection C above shall not apply where the creatures are in the care, custody or control of a veterinarian for treatment; agricultural fairs; shows or projects of the 4-H Clubs; a display for judging purposes; an itinerant or transient carnival, circus or other show; dog or cat shows or trials; public or private educational institutions; licensed pet shops; or zoological gardens, if:
   1. Their location conforms to the provisions of Chapter 415, Zoning, of the Village.
   2. All animals and animal quarters are kept in a clean and sanitary condition and so maintained as to eliminate objectionable odors.
   3. Animals are maintained in quarters so constructed as to prevent their escape.
   4. No person lives or resides within 100 feet of the quarters in which the animals are kept

No mention of exotic animals in ‘Title 7: Animals’

No mention of exotic animals in Village Ordinances

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No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances

1. Protected animals.
   1. Possession and sale of protected animals. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or other entity to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, or buy or attempt to buy, within the Town any of the following animals, alive or dead, or any part or product thereof: all wild cats of the family felidae, polar bear (Thalarctos maritimus), red wolf (Canis niger), vicuna (Vicugna vicugna), gray or timber wolf (Canis lupus), sea otter (Enhydra lutris), Pacific ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Atlantic green turtle (Chelonia mydas), or Mexican ridley turtle (Lepidochelys kempi).
   2. Compliance with federal regulations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to buy, sell or offer for sale a native or foreign species or subspecies of mammal, bird, amphibian or reptile, or the dead body or parts thereof, which appears on the endangered species list designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior and published in the Code of Federal Regulations pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1969 (Public Law 135, 91st Congress).
   3. Exceptions. The provisions of this Subsection A shall not be deemed to prevent the lawful importation, possession, purchase or sale of any species by any public agency, institute of higher learning, or persons holding federal permits, or by a person holding a scientific collector’s permit issued by the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, or by any person or organization licensed to present a circus.
2. Dangerous animals; prohibition on keeping.
   1. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his or her possession or under his or her control within the Town any poisonous reptile or any other dangerous or carnivorous wild animal, insect or reptile, any vicious or dangerous domesticated animal or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious or dangerous propensities.
   2. Specifically, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain or have in his or her possession or under his or her control within the Town any of the following animals, reptiles or insects:
      1. All poisonous animals and reptiles, including rear-fang snakes.
      2. Apes: chimpanzees (Pan); gibbons (Hylobates); gorillas (Gorilla); orangutans (Pongo); and siamangs (Symphalangus).
      3. Baboons (Papoi, Mandrillus).
      4. Bears (Ursidae).
      5. Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).
      6. Crocodilians (Crocodilia), 30 inches in length or more.
      7. Constrictor snakes, six feet in length or more.
      8. Coyotes (Canis latrans).
      9. Wild pigs and wild boars.
      10. Elephants (Elephas and Loxodonta).
      11. Game cocks and other fighting birds.
      12. Hippopotami (Hippopotamidae).
      13. Hyenas (Hyaenidae).
      14. Jaguars (Panthera onca).
      15. Leopards (Panthera pardus).
      16. Lions (Panthera leo).
      17. Lynxes (Lynx).
      18. Monkeys, old world (Cercopithecidae).
      19. Pumas (Felis concolor), also known as cougars, mountain lions and panthers.
      20. Rhinoceroses (Rhinocero tidae).
      21. Sharks (class Chondrichthyes).
      22. Snow leopards (Panthera uncia).
      23. Tigers (Panthera tigris).
      24. Wolves (Canis lupus).
      25. Poisonous insects.
3. Exceptions; animal permit.
   1. The prohibitions of Subsection B above shall not apply where the creatures are in the care, custody or control of: a veterinarian for treatment; agricultural fairs; a temporary display for judging purposes; an itinerant or transient carnival, circus or other show; public or private educational institutions; or licensed pet shops.
   2. Any person not excepted by Subsection C(1) shall apply for and obtain an annual animal permit from the Town Board in order to own or harbor a mammal or reptile listed in Subsection B. Such permit shall expire on June 1 of each year. This subsection shall not be interpreted to permit the existence of any such mammal, reptile or other animal in contravention of Town zoning regulations. Such animal permit shall be acted on by the Town Board within 60 days of the filing of the application.
      1. No animal permit shall be issued by the Town Board unless it is satisfied that provisions for housing, proper confinement, care and feeding can be provided for the health and well-being of the mammal, reptile or other animal, that acceptable precautions to minimize the escape of such mammal, reptile or other animal will be taken, and that the keeping of such animal or reptile does not pose an unacceptable threat to public safety. The Town Constable or other law enforcement officer may at any time necessary inspect the licensed premises.
      2. The owner or person responsible for such mammal, reptile or other animal shall report immediately to the county law enforcement officials should the mammal, reptile or other animal escape from confinement.
      3. In the event of any reasonable likelihood that it would be difficult or impossible to capture such mammal, reptile or other animal regulated by an animal permit, this will warrant its immediate destruction by the owner or any law enforcement official in a humane manner to protect the public.

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No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances

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No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances

No mention of exotic animals in ‘Chapter 112 – Animals’

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances

No mention of exotic animals in Town Ordinances

1. The owner of a dog that is kept in the Town of Wilson, which dog is more than five (5) months of age on January 1 of any year, or five (5) months of age within the license year, shall annually, or on or before the date the dog becomes five (5) months of age, pay the dog license tax and obtain a license. The dog license tax is $7.00 for a neutered male dog or spayed female dog, upon presentation of evidence that the dog is neutered or spayed, and $14.00 for an unneutered male dog or unspayed female dog, or one-half (1/2) of these amounts if the dog became five (5) months of age after July 1 of the license year. The license year commences on January 1 and ends on the following December 31. The Town Treasurer shall assess and collect a late fee of $25.00 from every owner of a dog five (5) months of age or over if the owner failed to obtain a license prior to April 1 of each year, or within thirty (30) days of acquiring ownership of a licensable dog or if the owner failed to obtain a license on or before the dog reached licensable age. All late fees shall be paid into the Town treasury as revenue of the Town.
2. Any household pet kept for hobby breeding shall be declared when annual license(s) are paid.
3. Kennels, which are defined in the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, are only allowed to be located in agriculturally zoned areas, provided the kennel owner first obtains a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 8 of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
4. Exotic animals may not be released into any area in the Township and they must be registered with the Town Treasurer in the same manner as dog.
5. Feral cats may not be harbored and may be trapped by anyone in a humane Animal trap and surrendered to a Town Code Enforcement Officer(s) who shall remove it to the Sheboygan Animal Shelter.