Jackson Ch. 26 prohibits keeping wild, dangerous, or exotic animals within city limits, including big cats, primates, venomous reptiles, and most non-domestic species, with narrow exceptions for licensed zoos and educational facilities.
Jackson Code Chapter 26 bars residents from harboring wild or dangerous animals, defined to include lions, tigers, bears, wolves, primates, venomous snakes, crocodilians, and other species capable of inflicting serious injury. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks separately licenses certain inherently dangerous wildlife under MS Code Title 49. Jackson Animal Control may seize unlawfully held animals, and owners are liable for impoundment costs. Permitted exceptions include accredited zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, and licensed educational exhibits with proper caging standards approved by the city.
Violations are misdemeanors under Ch. 42, with fines up to $1,000, animal seizure, and potential rabies quarantine for any human contact incidents.
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