It is unlawful for any person who possesses, maintains or has custody of any reptiles, such as snakes, lizards or alligators, to carry, guide, direct or in any way convey such animal upon the public streets, sidewalks, public rights-of-way, public parks or any other public area or upon the property of another without express written permission of the property owner thereof. Any such animals found in the possession, maintenance or custody of persons in the areas defined in this section may forthwith be taken into the custody of the Animal Regulation Officer or peace officers of the City and held in custody until such time as the judiciary shall have determined the disposition thereof. (Ord. 3226 § 1, 2012; Ord. 1896 § 1, 1980. Formerly 6.04.111).