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Lincoln County commissioners form 90‑day animal‑ordinance work group after hours of public comment on proposed exotic‑animal rules
Summary
After extensive public comment from exotic‑animal owners, breeders and animal‑welfare advocates, Lincoln County commissioners agreed to create a citizen and expert work group to review the proposed animal ordinance and report back within about 90 days; the board will appoint members and retain final approval authority.
Lincoln County commissioners on May 2025 agreed to form a community work group to review and refine a proposed animal ordinance after a lengthy public‑comment period dominated by exotic‑animal owners and advocates.
Residents urged greater transparency, technical expertise and a slower process before any ordinance is adopted. Speakers called for veterinarians, exotic‑animal specialists, livestock owners and legal counsel on the panel, and many asked that openings be publicly advertised rather than filled by internal selection. Jesse Putnam of Viper Farms thanked…
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