For the purpose of this Bylaw only, the following words and terms shall be deemed to mean
and to be construed as follows:
“Circus” means a class C licensee that is licensed under the Animal Welfare Act (7 USC
Section 2131 et seq.) and its subsequent amendments, regulations, and standards adopted
pursuant to the Act, that offers performances by live animals, clowns and/or acrobats.
“Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association, trust,
estate, or any legal entity, and any officer, member, shareholder, director, employee, agent or
representative of these.
“Traveling Show” means any mobile or stationary act or exhibition, Circus, public show,
trade show, photographic opportunity, carnival, city or county fair, ride, parade, race,
performance, or similar undertaking incorporating Wild or Exotic Animals wherein the
animals are taken from their permanent residence and required to walk or travel for any
distance.
“Wild or Exotic Animal” means any or all of the following orders and families, whether born
in the wild or in captivity, and also any or all of their hybrids, including hybrids with
domestic species. The animals listed in parentheses are intended to act as examples and are
not to be construed as an exhaustive list or limit the generality of each group of animals,
unless otherwise specified:
a. Non-human primates and prosimians (such as chimpanzees, baboons, monkeys, etc.)
– All species.
b. Felidae (such as lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, ocelots, servals, etc.) – All species
except domestic cats.
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c. Canidae (such as wolves, coyotes, etc.) – All species except domestic dogs.
d. Ursidae (such as bears) – All species.
e. Marsupialia (such as kangaroos, etc.) – All species.