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S 9.11 SBC. 9.11. ANIMAL TRAPPING. Subd. 1. Purpose. It is the purpose of this Section to potential harm that may be inflicted upon people# particularly children# and to prevent the crippling# unselective catching# and destruction of wildlife and domestic animals that may come into contact with traps. Subd. 2. Definitions. As used in this Section# the following terms shall have the following meanings: A. **Leghold Trap" - Any device consisting of two metal jaws which lay horizontally to form a circle# square or similar shape when the trap is set# or a trap which is similar to the above in design and which is intended to catch and secure an animal by the leg# toes or paw. Such a device may be known as a "steel"# "jaw(ed) leg"# "long-spring", "coil-spring", "flat-under spring", "foot", "front-hold", "game" or similar named trap. B. "Trapping" - The setting or laying, or other use of a trap with the intent of capturing or killing an animal. Subd. 3. Leghold Traps Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to set, place or use any leghold animal trap. Subd. 4. Limited Permits. In extraordinary cases# the Council may grant a limited permit for the abatement of a specific animal nuisance, but only when the proposed use is determined to be in the public interest and will not cause any hazard to children, other wildlife or domestic animals. Permits shall specify time limits for trapping, location, number of traps and approved maintenance procedures of trap lines. Applications for limited permits shall be made to the Chief of Police and shall be accompanied by a written statement of proof of hardship and a certified property owners list of property otmers within 500 feet of trapping area. Property owners shall be notified that such application is being considered by the City. The permit fee shall be as set by resolution of the Council.