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2. Dog or Cat Bitten.
(a) Whenever any rabid-bearing animal has bitten a dog or cat, the owner of the bitten dog or cat, having been so notified, either orally or in writing, must: (1) provide a certificate of current inoculation to the Police Department; (2) immediately revaccinate the dog or cat; and (3) immediately quarantine the dog or cat at the owner�s home or other suitable place of confinement as directed by the responsible officer of the City for a period of 180 days. The dog or cat may be released from quarantine after forty (40) days if the following are satisfied:
(1) The dog or cat was vaccinated for rabies at least 21 days before exposure;
(2) The dog or cat was revaccinated for rabies immediately after exposure at which time the 40-day period shall begin; and
(3) A written report as required by State law is received by the Board of Animal Health.
(b) Any quarantine of a dog or cat under this Subdivision shall be in accordance with Item 1, (b) of this Subparagraph B.
(c) If the dog or cat dies or shows signs of illness or escapes, the animal control officer or Police Department must be notified immediately. The confinement, testing and treatment costs, in addition to all other expenses incurred as the result of a dog or cat bitten by another animal shall be at the expense of the owner of the dog or cat bitten.
(d) In the event that a certificate of current rabies inoculation is not provided, or the owner of the dog or cat bitten fails to comply with the provisions herein, or upon a
reasonable suspicion that the dog or cat may be rabid, the dog or cat shall be immediately seized and subjected to the necessary tests by a doctor of veterinary medicine for the purpose of determining if it is infected with rabies and shall be quarantined as provided in Item 1, (b) of this Subparagraph B. Any animal, other than a dog or cat, which has bitten a dog or cat shall be destroyed and taken to the Minnesota Department of Health, Division of Public Health laboratories to be determined if the animal has been infected with rabies.

Subd. 11. Number of Animals Restricted. The number of licensed animals permitted shall not exceed four (4) per dwelling unit. Any existing dwelling which becomes non-conforming on the effective date of this Section shall not have the number of permitted animals enlarged, but may continue with the existing animals until the death of the animals in excess of the permitted number.
SEC. 10.03. WILD ANIMAL REGULATION.

Subd. 1. Purpose. This Section is adopted for the purpose of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City.

Subd. 2. Definition. For the purposes of this Section, the term "wild animal" means and includes any animal, not of the traditional domesticated species, which is inherently dangerous and presents a potential risk to the public.

Subd. 3. Running at Large Prohibited. It is unlawful for the owner of any wild animal to permit such animal to run at large. Any animal shall be deemed to be running at large with the permission of the owner unless it is effectively confined within a motor vehicle, building, or enclosure.
Subd. 4. Permit Required. It is unlawful for any person to keep, shelter or harbor any
wild animal without a permit therefore from the City.
Subd. 5. Permit Term and Fees. All permits shall be issued for a term of two (2) years and the fee for such permits shall be fixed and determined by the Council, adopted by consolidated ordinance and uniformly enforced. Such fee may from time to time be amended by the Council. (SEE SEC. 2.91, FEES, RATES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE)

Subd. 6. Conditions of Permit. No permit for the keeping of wild animals shall be issued until the applicant has met the following criteria for the keeping and housing of wild animals:
A. A plan is approved by the Council which establishes the nature and size of the cage or enclosure to house the animal considering the animal's size, weight, strength and relative danger to the public; specifying all protective devices to be maintained to restrain the animal and discourage tampering by humans and other animals; providing for suitable exercise facilities; and an emergency response plan to be on file with the City.
B. Erection and maintenance of suitable fencing for the protection of adjoining property owners and the general public.
C. Providing suitable sanitation controls so as not to create a public or private nuisance.
D. Proof of insurance for medical expense and liability.
Subd. 7. Inspection. Prior to the issuance of the permit, the City shall require an inspection be made to determine that the facilities are suitable for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public. Such inspection shall be made by a person approved by the City and the cost of such inspection shall be borne by the applicant.

Subd. 8. Suspension or Revocation of Permit. The Council may, for any violation or
other reasonable cause: (1) refuse to grant any renewal application; (2) suspend for a period of sixty (60) days; or (3) revoke any permit issued under this Section. Such action shall be made only upon a finding that the permittee has failed to comply with the provisions of this Section. The Council shall take such immediate action as it deems necessary for the public protection to remedy any potentially dangerous situation. The owner of such animal shall be responsible for any expense incurred as the result of such action. Before revocation of any permit, the Council shall give notice to the permittee and grant such permittee opportunity to be heard. The permittee shall have thirty (30) days following a revocation hearing to correct any violations of this Section found to be the basis for revocation, during which time period the revocation shall be suspended.

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