Courtenay By-law 1897, s. 13(a) — Animal Control Bylaw

No person shall sell, display, house or keep any wild or exotic animal within the boundaries of the City of Courtenay. In this regard:

No person shall operate or carry on a circus, public show, exhibition, carnival or other display or performance (the “show”), whether temporary or permanent, in which wild or exotic animals are traveling with or otherwise accompanying the show.

• (b) No person shall operate or carry on a circus, public show, exhibition, carnival or other display or performance where wild or exotic animals are required to perform tricks, fight or participate in performances by the show for the amusement or entertainment of an audience. Nothing in this bylaw shall prohibit or restrict the following:
• (c) performances or shows in which a person or persons rides a horse or pony;
• (d) displays or showings of animals, save and except wild or exotic animals, in agricultural fairs, pet shows or other animal shows or exhibits;
• (e) horse races and dog races
• (f) rodeos and any activities associated with rodeos, excluding the use of wild or exotic animals; or
• (g) the use of animals, other than wild or exotic animals, in magic acts.