§ 6.04.365. Use of bullhooks prohibited; prohibited tools for controlling elephants.

A.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use, or direct the use of, a bullhook, ankus, or any other implement or tool designed to inflict pain on elephants, for the purpose of training or controlling an elephant.

B.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use, or direct the use of, a baseball bat, axe handle, pitchfork or similar implement as a means of training or of controlling an elephant.

C.

For purposes of this section, the term "use" shall include brandishing, exhibiting or displaying a bullhook or other implement prohibited by this section, in the presence of an elephant within the City of Oakland for the purpose of training or controlling the behavior of the elephant.

D.

For purposes of this section, the term "person" includes a corporations as well as individuals; and the knowledge and acts of any agent of, or person employed by, a corporation in regard to elephants transported, owned, or employed by, or in the custody of, the corporation, must be held to be the act and knowledge of the corporation as well as the agent or employee.

E.

Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to Chapter 1.28 of this Code. The remedies set forth by this section are not intended to limit the application of federal and state law.

(Ord. No. 13280, § 2, 12-16-2014)