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ORDINANCE NO. 172 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LITTLE CANADA CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 2901, TRAPPING. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LITTLE CANADA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the Municipal Code of Little Canada is hereby amended by adding Chapter 2901 to read as follows: "2901. TRAPPING 2901.010. DEFINITIONS. The words and phrases defined in this Section shall have the meanings ascribed to them as follows: (a) TRAP. The word 'trap' means any device used for the purpose of catching, capturing, snaring, holding or killing animals. (b) TRAPPING. The word 'trapping' means placing or setting of traps with the intent to catch animals. This definition does not apply to the catching of animals within a dwelling place or garage, shed or barn. (c) LIVE -TRAP. The word 'live -trap' means a trap which is designed to capture animals alive without causing injury to the animal. (d) LEG - HOLD. The word 'leg -hold' means a device designed to catch and hold an animal by its leg when the jaws of the trap snap shut as a result of pressure exerted on a trigger mechanism by the weight of the animal. These traps are usually made of steel or other metals but may be made of rigid plastic. 2901.020. PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this Chapter to protect the citizens from injury from hazardous devices and to protect the City's wild life and domesticated animals and pets from damage and destruction which may result from uncontrolled trapping. 2901.030. TRAPPING PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful to engage in trapping within the City of Little Canada except as hereinafter provided. 2901.040. EXCEPTIONS. The provisions of this ordinance do not apply to: (a) Employees or agents of governmental units or agencies who, using live - traps, in the course of their duties, are required to trap animals or birds for humane or other authorized purposes. 01