§ 34-208. Skunks and foxes.

(a)

All skunks, except pen raised skunks, and all foxes from whatever geographic region including Alaska and Canada are forbidden to be purchased, sold, owned, possessed, or harbored. Pen raised skunks and foxes in possession as of July 1, 1987, are grandfathered.

(b)

Pen raised skunks, other than black and white skunks, may be purchased and kept as pets after securing a permit from the Fulton County Animal Control. The Fulton County Animal Control is responsible for ensuring that purchasers of pen raised skunks are made knowledgeable of the proper care, handling, and confinement. No pet store shall allow the purchase of pen raised skunks without being first presented with the permit issued by the Fulton County Animal Control.

(91-RC-441, § P, 8-21-91; 16-0469, Exh. 1, 6-1-16; 16-0728, Exh. A, 9-7-16)