§ 4-19. Trapping of any animal, reptile or fowl.

(a)

Trapping of any animal, reptile, or fowl shall be prohibited by any person not in possession of a Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Trapping permit.

(b)

No person shall transport or relocate any trapped Florida native wildlife animal to any other location without property owner written permission and a Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Transport permit.

(c)

No person shall relocate any animal, reptile, or fowl not native to Florida.

(d)

No person shall set any inhumane trap for the purpose of capturing any animal, reptile, or fowl on any public or private property.

(e)

No person shall dispose of any trapped or confined animal, reptile, or fowl in an inhumane manner.

(f)

No person shall set a trap in any area that may pose a threat to the life and well-being of target animal. Threat shall mean, but not [be] limited to, setting near any waterway or pool without securely staking the trap to the ground to prevent death by drowning or setting on a roof top exposing the animal to extreme temperature or weather conditions. Any trap found in violation of this subsection will be confiscated as contraband.

(Ord. No. 98-130, § 2, 11-17-98)