Powell, Wyoming, is reviewing its animal ordinance. This will likely be about more than typical “exotic animals” (note that the definition for this term varies greatly and is determined by whatever definition a government body creates). Powell lawmakers previously came under scrutiny (and a federal lawsuit) for prohibiting a woman from keeping a domesticated animal under its “exotic animal” law, so ordinance amendments could apply to any species. There is no current formal proposal or set hearing date, but local animal owners should become engaged to prevent an overreaching ban.
Find contact information for the Mayor and City Council members at https://cityofpowell.com/mayor-city-council/.
Read an article on this issue at https://www.powelltribune.com/stories/powell-to-revise-its-rules-for-exotic-pets,172685.
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Phone number: 307-754-5106
