§ 405. Distribution of baby fowl or rabbits as pets or novelties prohibited.

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It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell, or offer for sale, barter or give away baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl less than four (4) weeks old in groups of less than twelve (12) each, or rabbits less than six (6) weeks old as pets or novelties, whether or not dyed, colored or otherwise artificially treated. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the sale or display of natural chicks or ducklings in proper brood facilities by hatcheries or stores engaged in the business of selling them to be raised for commercial purposes. Every person violating this section shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment in the City jail for a period of not exceeding thirty (30) days or by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), excluding costs, fees and assessments or both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. Nos. 9393, 19038, 19143, 19571; Ord. No. 21979, § 1, 12-18-2008)

                    
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