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FINAL DRAFT Lino Lakes Animal Ordinance 3. The keeping of farm animals legally existing at the adoption of this ordinance in residential zoning districts may continue to exist as to type and number of animals with the following provisions: a. the current use shall not be expanded; b. the current use shall cease if discontinued for more than a period of one year; c. a violation of any section of this chapter shall cease the current use. 503.18 WILD ANIMALS. It shall be illegal for any person to own, possess, harbor, or offer for sale, any non- domestic animal within the City limits. Any owner of such an animal at the time of adoption of this Code shall have thirty days in which to remove the animal from the City after which time the City may impound the animal as provided for in this Section. An exception shall be made to this prohibition for animals specifically trained for and actually providing assistance to the handicapped or disabled, and for those animals brought into the City as part of an operating zoo, veterinarian clinic, scientific research laboratory, or a licensed show or exhibition. 503.19 PENALTY. A violation of any section of Chapter 503 is a misdemeanor. Each day on which a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. 503.20 EXEMPTIONS. Animals used for law enforcement and fire rescue purposes in their official capacities are exempt from this chapter. Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days following its passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter. John Bergeson, Mayor Attest: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this day of , 2008. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Council Member and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: The following voted against same: Amended Draft Jan. 2008 Page 18 of 19