I’d understand that response if it bit someone but c’mon…
ETA: it does look like the law as written is pretty unequivocal on the topic though.
Ownership of raccoons and skunks is prohibited. A person may not keep a skunk or raccoon in captivity. […] Any animal kept in violation must be confiscated and disposed of.
She should have skedaddled the second she was asked to leave. Poor little trash panda.