§ 6-81. Exceptions.

The following are excepted from the prohibition in section 6-79:

(1)

Nonpoisonous snakes, birds kept indoors, hamsters, mice, rabbits, gerbils, white rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or lizards, and similar small animals capable of being maintained continuously in cages, provided that the manner of keeping does not constitute a nuisance;

(2)

Disabled persons keeping monkeys trained as household helpers;

(3)

Traveling exhibitions which keep wild animals for exhibition or show, provided that the person, traveling circus, zoo or show has obtained a state permit or is exempt from such requirement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 97A-.041, and provided that such animals are not kept in the city more than fourteen (14) days per year;

(4)

Animals in the custody of licensed veterinarians; and

(5)

Falcons and other birds of prey kept by state and federally licensed falconers.

(Ord. No. 2009-20, § 1, 12-22-09)