We think the District of North Vancouver's bylaw is superior to the one adopted most places because it does not list species - it simply says that no animal can be used in a performance with a very few exceptions: dog and cat breeder shows, Maplewood Farm (the District's pride and joy), and horse riding shows (the District has a commercial riding stable which has been licensed for decades and legally must be permitted to carry on its business)

These exceptions to the displays of animals are going to be thought of as acceptable for a long time yet (even if we don't think so).

CONSOLIDATION OF BYLAW 6423 AS AT FEBRUARY 24, 1992
UP TO AND INCLUDING BYLAW 6434
THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER

BYLAW 6423

A bylaw to prohibit performances involving animals pursuant to

sections 527 (a) and 932(r) of the Municipal Act, 1979 R.S.B.C. C.290

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The Council for The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver

enacts the following:

TITLE

1. This bylaw may be cited as "ANIMAL PERFORMANCE BYLAW".

DEFINITION

2. In this bylaw,

"Animal" means a mammal, bird or reptile but does not include man.(6434)

"Performance" includes circus, public show, exhibition, carnival,
travelling petting zoo, rodeo and dog race.

3.No person may conduct, operate or carry on a Performance in which an
Animal performs, fights or participates for the amusement or entertainment
of an audience, except that a Performance which only involves dogs and/or
horses or farm animals on a farm or only shows an Animal in agricultural
fairs or pet shows is permitted.

4.No person may conduct, operate or carry on a Performance which exploits
an Animal such that it is being used or treated in an inhumane manner for
profit or advantage.

5.No person may cause cruelty to an Animal respecting a Performance.

6.If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any section of this Bylaw
to be invalid, that section shall be severed from this Bylaw such that the
remaining sections of this Bylaw shall continue to be valid.

Amended by: 6434