I think those of you that think the proposed wording used in the new
Boulder ordinance couldn't or wouldn't be used to outlaw ferrets are
deluding yourselves.  The description of the ordinance itself says it is
based on that from Corona, California, where ferrets are quite illegal.
 
"Corona, California s ordinance served as a base listing of exotic animals
for the proposed amendments.  The basic ban is on the keeping (whether in
cages or otherwise) of exotic animals (i.e., anything but the usual
domesticated animals), with a series of exceptions to make clear that
ordinary pets are not banned."
 
As the last phrase says, there is explicit wording in the Boulder ordinance
excepting domesticated dogs and cats, and there should be (but there is
not) explicit wording excepting domesticated ferrets as well.  Anything
less would be unacceptable.
 
Point out to Boulder officials that, under Colorado law, domesticated
ferrets are defined as just that: "domesticated."  (Dogs and cats are
defined under CO law as "domestic.")  The Boulder law should be consistent
with state law by specifically allowing the keeping of pet ferrets.
 
Don't give up your rights without a fight!
 
--
The Beach Boyz*
Surf on over to http://Beach_Boyz.go.cc
 
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[Posted in FML issue 3424]