(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to scatter or put out or otherwise distribute on his premises within the city any poison in any form or manner whatsoever which is or may likely be sufficiently lethal or of such strength as to cause death to any animal or fowl, without first obtaining a permit to do so from the chief of police.

(b) The chief of police may, in his discretion, issue or refuse to issue such permit. If issued, no charge shall be made for the same. If refused, the person seeking such permit may appeal to the mayor and city council. The chief of police shall in no event issue such permit for any area which is not enclosed by a fence. Provided, that nothing in this section shall apply to poisons which are made for the sole purpose of killing and destroying insect pests and rats and other rodents, if such poisons are not dangerous or injurious to chickens, turkeys, other domestic fowls, dogs, cats, cattle, hogs and other domestic animals, and if such poisons are not dangerous or injurious to human beings. Provided further, that this section shall not apply to such poisons as are distributed only in vapor or gaseous form by means of a spray gun or other similar means, but only to such poisons as are distributed in liquid form or in such form as may be eaten.

(Code 1964, § 4-2)

Related laws:

1. Ministers must obtain a permit to carry their liquor across state lines.
2. One must obtain a permit from the city to throw hay in a cesspool.
3. All persons wishing to keep a rhinoceros as a pet must obtain a $100 license first.

Related laws:

1. No one may bathe in Sandy Creek Lake.
2. Fortune tellers are required to obtain a special permit from the state.
3. It is illegal to serve alcohol during a bingo game

Related laws:

1. Every head of household must possess a firearm of some kind.
2. Citizens may not swim in the public fountains within the city limits.
3. Persons may not sleep on a road.

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In 1968 a Fulton-county resident was convicted under this law, despite the fact that the Fulton County jury publicly stated that the law was “archaic” and noted such gadgets can have therapeutic value.

Related laws:

1. Adultery or Fornication results in a fine of $500 and/or 6 months in prison.
2. Sex toys are outlawed.
3. No one may bathe in Sandy Creek Lake.

Related laws:

1. All sex toys are banned.
2. Strippers may not come closer than four feet to any customer.
3. Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.

Related laws:

1. Sexually oriented businesses may not open for business on Sundays.
2. No one may practice the business of tattooing on Sunday.
3. No work may be done on Sunday.

Related laws:

1. Stink bombs are not allowed in the city limits.
2. No one can carry a bow and arrow within city limits.
3. Skipping rocks in a city park is not allowed