§ 3.09.120. Operation regulations.

All rodeos, animal exhibitions or petting zoos shall conform to the following regulations and requirements:

1.

Animals shall be maintained and treated in accordance with Chapter 6.04 of the Code of the City of Wichita.

2.

Rodeo animals that are to be ridden, roped, raced, displayed or otherwise participate in rodeo events or shows must be penned in by fencing materials that meet generally accepted industry standards and are normally used to confine livestock.

3.

All animals must be fenced, caged, or penned in an enclosure of sufficient strength and design for the purpose of maintaining or transporting the animal.

4.

Animals must not be used in any form of live entertainment where the animal is likely to be caused undue distress or result in injury or death.

5.

All animals transported into the City of Wichita, must comply with the provisions of K.S.A. 47-607, et seq.

6.

All cages, pens, stalls or other areas where animals are maintained or exhibited shall be cleaned daily. Manure and other refuse shall be disposed of as provided in Chapter 6.12 of the Code of the City of Wichita.

7.

The licensee and/or the operator of any exhibition, rodeo event, or show shall make available upon demand of any employee of the Department of Environmental Services all documentation regarding vaccinations, health, ownership and veterinary care for each animal exhibited.

8.

All animals or livestock used, ridden, shown or exhibited by a licensee shall be treated humanely. All operations, events, shows and exhibitions must comply with K.S.A. 21-4310 and Section 6.04.035 of the Code of the City of Wichita.

9.

Law enforcement shall be immediately notified of the escape of any animal. The licensee shall be liable for any costs incurred by the City of Wichita or other governmental agency resulting from the escape of an animal unless the escape is due to a criminal act by another person or a natural event.

10.

Any animal injured in any rodeo, show or exhibition shall be given immediate care by a qualified, licensed veterinarian. Licensees and exhibitors shall have a written protocol for first aid and medical attention in the event of an injury. Exhibitors and operators shall maintain appropriate first aid equipment and supplies at an exhibition, event, or show.

11.

The licensee shall file a report with the Department of Environmental Services of any bite on a human by any animal exhibited. Such report shall contain the necessary information as required by Chapter 6.04.

12.

Any petting zoo which allows physical contact between patrons and spectators and the animals, must comply with the following requirements:

a.

Signs must be placed at the entrance and exit of the exhibit to educate the public regarding the risk of transmission of diseases from farm animals to humans.

b.

Animal contact is not allowed where food or beverages are being prepared, sold or served.

c.

Hand-washing stations must be provided.

d.

Eating, drinking and smoking shall not be permitted in areas where interaction with animals is permitted.

e.

Only food provided by the animal exhibitor may be fed to the animals. Animal food shall not be provided in containers that are human food items.

13.

No physical contact is allowed between patrons and dangerous wild animals.

14.

No physical contact is allowed between patrons and wild animals.

15.

Licensees shall have a veterinarian on site or immediately available (on call) during any performance or exhibition.

16.

No dangerous wild animal shall be allowed to be tethered, leashed or chained outdoors or allowed to run at large.

17.

A dangerous wild animal shall not be brought to any public property or commercial or retail establishment, except to bring the animal to a licensed veterinarian or veterinarian clinic.

(Ord. No. 47-285, § 12, 11-14-06)