Summary
The county now bans most exotic animals, with a 30-day grandfather window for currently permitted owners and a $150 annual permit fee. Owners say the rules are unclear, the fees are punitive, and enforcement will drive owners to hide their animals.
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Last discussed Jan 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Owners face a $150 annual permit fee plus microchipping costs that can run $500-$800 per animal at an exotic vet.
Supporters say it protects first responders, DSS workers, and neighbors from dangerous animals.
Exotic animal owners face fees, microchipping costs, and the inability to ever replace their animals; some say they'll move out of the county.
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