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Except as otherwise provided below, no person may carry a live pet snake or arachnid unless it is enclosed in an opaque case or secure wrapper or the person is:

(1) Engaging in practice in the use of a live pet snake or arachnid for exhibition in an organized event, show, sale, performance, or competition authorized by the town or in any other area where the live pet snake or arachnid is not prohibited;

(2) Hunting or trapping under a valid license issued to the person under RCW Title 77;

(3) In an area where the live pet snake or arachnid is permitted, and is not trespassing;

(4) Traveling with any live pet snake or arachnid in the person’s possession to or from any activity described in (1), (2) or (3) of this section, except as provided in subsection (8) of this section;

(5) Traveling in a motor vehicle with a live pet snake or arachnid that is locked in the trunk or other compartment of the vehicle, secured in a cage, or otherwise secured in place in a vehicle;

(6) On real property under the control of the person or a relative of the person;

(7) At his or her residence; or

(8) Carrying a live pet snake or arachnid from or to a vehicle for the purpose of taking or removing it to or from a place of business or veterinarian. (Ord. 365 § 4, 1994)