§ 50-271. Lawful trapping.

Notwithstanding any other ordinance it shall be lawful to trap wildlife, as defined by the Missouri Wildlife Code, when the following requirements are met:

(1)

Definition.

a.

Allowed trapping area means property, no part of which is used or designed for use as a public park of the city unless expressly permitted by the board of parks and recreation, that is zoned R-80 or AG-R.

(2)

No trap shall be set in paths made or used by persons or domestic animals.

(3)

No trap except foot-enclosing type traps or cage-type traps shall be set within 150 feet of any residence, occupied building, sidewalk or established foot path.

(4)

Traps shall be plainly labeled with the user's full name and address or the Missouri Department of Conservation number.

(5)

Trapping of wildlife on allowed trapping areas within the city limits is permitted by persons who have a trapping permit issued by the Missouri Department of Conservation, or by resident property owners or tenants on land they own or lease on allowed trapping areas, pursuant to full compliance with all rules, regulations, stipulations and requirements of the Missouri Wildlife Code and pursuant to full conformity with the Missouri Wildlife Code and all federal hunting regulations.

(6)

Types of traps shall be limited to foot-enclosing type traps, foot-hold traps, cable restraint devices and cage-type traps on dry land and Conibear traps set underwater in permanent water only.

(7)

Traps will be checked and any wildlife caught shall be removed or released at least once every 24 hours.

(8)

Permission of the owner of any property within the allowed trapping area is required prior to any trapping occurring on such property.

(9)

Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of an ordinance violation and shall be punished for that violation by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment of not more than 180 days or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. No. 120842, § 2, 10-11-12)