§ 20-2.183. Definition of wild and/or undomesticated animal.

For purposes of sections 20-2.182 through 20-2.184, a "wild and/or undomesticated animal" is defined as an animal which is wild by nature and not customarily domesticated in Marin County and which, because of its size, disposition or other characteristics could constitute a danger to human life or property and/or require specialized handling. Such wild and/or undomesticated animals shall be deemed to include but are not exclusive of:

(a)

Class Mammalia.

(1)

Order Carnivora.

(A)

Family Felidae (cat) including but not limited to such members as the tiger, the jaguar, the leopard, the lion, the serval, the mountain lion, the bobcat, the ocelot and the cougar, excepting Felis Domesticus (domestic cat),

(B)

Family Hyaenidae (hyena),

(C)

Family Urisideae (bear),

(D)

Family Candidae (dog) excepting Canis Familiaris (domestic dog) and including but not limited to such members as the wolf, coyote and the jackal;

(2)

Order Proboscidea (elephant);

(3)

Order Primata (primates), including but not limited to the chimpanzee, the baboon, the orangutan, the gibbon, the macaque and the gorilla, excepting the Family Hominidae (human);

(4)

Order Artiodactyla, even-toed hoofed mammals such as water buffalo, camels, elk, moose, deer and antelope, excluding the domesticated species of the Family Suidae (domestic pig) and Family Bovidae (cattle, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas);

(5)

Order Perissodactyla, odd-toed hoofed mammals including the zebras, tapirs and rhinoceros, excluding the domesticated species of the Family Equidae (horses, donkeys, etc.).

(6)

Order Marsupialia, including kangaroos and wallabies;

(7)

Order Pinnipedia, including seals, sea lions and walruses;

(8)

Order Pilusa, including sloths and tamanduas.

(b)

Class Reptilia.

(1)

Order Squamata.

(A)

Sub-Order Serpentes, all front and rear fanged venomous snakes,

(B)

Sub-Order Lacertilia, both venomous species of the Family Heloder Matidae (gila monster and Mexican beaded lizard);

(2)

Order Crocodilia (crocodile, alligator and caiman).

(c)

Class Aves.

(1)

Sub-Order Ratitae, such as, but not limited to, ostriches, rheas, cassowaries and emus, excluding small caged birds such as parakeets, canaries, love birds and finches.

(d)

Class Chondrichthyes.

(1)

Elasmobranchii, including sharks

(e)

Any other species of the animal kingdom (as opposed to vegetable or mineral) which is venomous to human beings whether its venom is transmitted by bite, sting, touch or other means, excepting the honey-producing bee.

(Ord. No. 505 N.S., § 2 (part))

( Ord. No. 578 N.S. , § 1(F), 6-20-2018)