[Adopted 10-10-2001 by Ord. No. 840 (Ch. 1, Part 1, §§ 102
and 103, of the 1993 Code)]
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep
any inherently dangerous animal at any place within the Borough of
Irwin or to maintain any such animal at any place therein, under penalty,
for each and every violation hereof, upon conviction thereof, of a
fine of not more than $600 and costs of prosecution and, in default
of payment of such fine and costs, to imprisonment for not more than
30 days. Each day's violation of any provisions of this article
shall constitute a separate offense.
B.
INHERENTLY DANGEROUS ANIMAL
Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Any animal which, because of its general nature, possesses
the ability to cause serious bodily harm or death and which cannot
be domesticated, including, but not limited to, poisonous and nonpoisonous
reptiles and amphibians, constrictor snakes or other similar animals.
The provisions of § 88-7 of this article shall not apply to any person or entity who is regularly engaged in the retail business involving the sale of those animals described herein, provided said person or entity is licensed under the applicable state and/or federal laws to be engaged in said business.
