It is unlawful for any owner to possess or maintain an exotic animal within the city of Algona, unless the owner possessed or maintained the exotic animal on or before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter; provided, the owner may continue to possess and maintain such animal until the animal expires, if within sixty calendar days the owner satisfies the registration requirements for such animals contained in this chapter and such rules and regulations as the animal control authority may adopt regarding the possession or maintenance of such animals. Failure to timely register an animal or to comply with the conditions of this chapter shall constitute a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 1105-15 § 1).