THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

AUG 29 1988

TO B.R. Kirk, 25, 1988
City Administrator

FROM: Public Safety Committee

SUBJECT: Control of Snakes and Rodents

RECOMMENDATION:

That City Council authorize the City Clerk to prepare an amendment to
the Pound and Animal Regulation Bylaw, 1970, No. 1020 to control Snakes, Rats,
Mice or Rodents in the City of Port Coquitlam;

Background and Comments:

Correspondence has been received from the City Solicitor regarding
control and Snakes and Rodents in the City of Port Coquitlam and his
recommendation for an amendment to Bylaw No. 1020 is as follows:

"314. No person shall keep:

(a) more than four snakes; nor
(b) a total of more than four rats, mice and other rodents

on any parcel of land in the City, other than on premises
licenced as a pet shop or on school premises."

Approximately 2 years ago 4 complaint had been received by the City
that a large quantity of snakes, rats, mice and rodents are being kept in
captivity at 1491 Pitt River Road, in Port Coquitlam, B.C.

An inspection of this dwelling was carried out by the City's Bylaw
Enforcement Officer and Vector Control Officer. The owner Mr. Moore allowed
both Inspectors into the house and located on the main floor and basement were
cages holding a total of 150 snakes of all types and sizes. Rats and mice
were being breed to feed the snakes. Mr. Moore insisted the snakes were a
hobby and not a business, wheih I was unable to prove. .

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