The Board of Supervisors of the Town of Grant, Washington County,
Minnesota, ordains as follows:

Section l.  Purpose.  To protect the health, safety and welfare of
the citizens of the Town of Grant, it shall be unlawful to keep any
wild, dangerous or undomesticated animal within the corporate limits
of the Town of Grant, except as permitted pursuant to the provisions
of this Ordinance.

Section 2.  Definitions.  "Wild animal" shall mean and include any
mammal, amphibian, or reptile which is of a species which is wild by
nature or of a species which, due to size, vicious nature or other
characteristic is inherently dangerous to human beings.  Examples of
wild animals considered capable of inflicting severe bodily harm to
humans include but are not limited to:

(1) Any large cat of the family Felidae, such as lions, tigers,
jaguars, leopards, cougars and ocelots, except commonly accepted
domesticated house cats.

(2) Any member of the family Canidae, such as wolves, coyotes,
dingos, and jackals, except domesticated dogs.

(3) Any crossbreed such as crossbreeds between dogs and coyotes, or
dogs and wolves, but does not include crossbred domesticated animals.

(4) Any poisonous snake such as a rattlesnake, coral snake, water
moccasin, puff adder or cobra.

(5) Any snake or reptile which by its size, vicious nature or other
characteristic is dangerous to human beings.

(6) Any skunk, raccoon, fox, or ferret, unless certified by a
veterinarian to be free of rabies, and kept pursuant to a valid DNR
permit, said certification to be obtained within seven (7) days of
receipt of the animal.

(7) Any bear, ape, gorilla, monkey (except as exempted by this
ordinance), or badger.

(8) Any other animal or reptile which is commonly considered wild and
not domesticated, excluding "wild horses."

Section 3.  Exceptions - Permit Required.

(1) Any person desiring to keep an animal prohibited by this
ordinance may apply for a temporary Conditional Use Permit from the
Town Board.  Such permit may be issued for a period not to exceed
thirty (30) days and shall specify conditions under which such
animals shall be kept.  Provided, however, that no such permit shall
be issued unless such prohibited animal is brought into the town for
entertainment, exhibition or show purposes only, or by persons
keeping animals for a public zoo as volunteers, docents or otherwise.
(A public zoo or other institution engaged in a permanent display of
animals, any bona fide research institution or veterinary hospital
may be issued a permanent Conditional Use Permit provided applicable
zoning requirements are met.)

(2) Nonpoisonous snakes or snakes not prohibited by this ordinance,
birds kept indoors, hamsters, mice, rabbits, lizards and similar
small animals capable of being kept in cages continuously are also
exempt and do not require a permit.

(3) Handicapped persons may keep monkeys trained as personal helpers
by Conditional Use Permit subject to annual review.

(4) The raising of wild animals for pelts may be permitted by
Conditional Use Permit provided all applicable zoning requirements
and all applicable state requirements are met.

(5) Before issuance of any temporary or permanent Conditional Use
Permit, the applicant shall provide the town with proof of insurance,
including public liability insurance with limits of not less than
$1,000,000.00.  The insurance shall provide coverage for liability
resulting from the ownership or possession of the specific animal or
animals being permitted.

Section 4.  Impounding of Wild Animals.  Any wild animal kept in
violation of this ordinance may be impounded by the Town unless such
impounded animal is reclaimed and removed from the Town or issued a
permit to allow it to remain in the Town or unless the owner
petitions the District Court for a determination that the animal is
exempt from the provisions of this ordinance, the animal may be
destroyed or sold five (5) days following notice to the owner of such
animal of its impoundment and the provisions of this ordinance.

Section 5.  Existing Wild Animals.  Anyone keeping or maintaining any
wild animal at the time this ordinánce is adopted has thirty (30)
days in which to comply with the provisions of this ordinance.
Extensions beyond thirty (30) days may be granted by the Town Board
for good cause, but in no case shall such extension permanently
exempt a person from the requirements of this ordinance.

Section 6.  8everability.  It is hereby declared to be the intention
of the Town of Grant that the provisions of this Ordinance are
severable.  If any provision or the application thereof to any person
or circumstances is held to be illegal or invalid by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or illegality shall not
affect other provisions of this Ordinance or the applications of said
provisions to any other property.

Section 7.  Effective Date.  This ordinance shall be in full force
after its passage and publication according to Law.

Passed by the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of Grant this 3rd
day of December, 1991.

Gary Erichson, Chairman

Attest:

Sheila Davis, Town Clerk