Amended IN Senate March 28, 2019 Amended IN Senate March 21, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 313Introduced by Senator HuesoFebruary 15, 2019 An act to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to wild and exotic animals. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 313, as amended, Hueso. Wild and exotic animals: Animals: prohibition on use in circuses.Existing law regulates the taking and possession of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, including the importation, transportation, possession, and live release of wild animals, as defined.This bill would prohibit a person from sponsoring, conducting, operating, or participating in a circus circus, as defined, that uses a wild or exotic animal, as defined. any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) is added to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a)Circus except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b)Wild or exotic animal means any live animal from any of the following scientific classifications, as specified parenthetically:(1)Artiodactyla (such as hippopotamuses, giraffes, camels, and llamas, but excluding domesticated cattle, swine, sheep, and goats).(2)Canidae (such as wolves, but excluding domesticated dogs).(3)Crocodilia (such as alligators and crocodiles).(4)Elasmobranchii (such as sharks).(5)Elephantidae (elephants).(6)Felidae (such as lions, tigers, and leopards, but excluding domesticated cats).(7)Marsupialia (such as kangaroos).(8)Primates (such as apes, monkeys, and lemurs).(9)Perissodactyla (such as zebras, tapirs, and rhinoceroses, but excluding domesticated horses, donkeys, and mules).(10)Pinnipedia (such as seals, sea lions, and walruses).(11)Ratitae (such as ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, and emus).(12)Serpentes (snakes).(13)Ursidae (bears).(14)Xenarthra (such as sloths).(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus that uses a wild or exotic animal. any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation.
Amended IN Senate March 28, 2019 Amended IN Senate March 21, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 313Introduced by Senator HuesoFebruary 15, 2019 An act to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to wild and exotic animals. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 313, as amended, Hueso. Wild and exotic animals: Animals: prohibition on use in circuses.Existing law regulates the taking and possession of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, including the importation, transportation, possession, and live release of wild animals, as defined.This bill would prohibit a person from sponsoring, conducting, operating, or participating in a circus circus, as defined, that uses a wild or exotic animal, as defined. any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Senate March 28, 2019 Amended IN Senate March 21, 2019
Amended IN Senate March 28, 2019
Amended IN Senate March 21, 2019
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill No. 313
Introduced by Senator HuesoFebruary 15, 2019
Introduced by Senator Hueso
February 15, 2019
An act to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to wild and exotic animals.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 313, as amended, Hueso. Wild and exotic animals: Animals: prohibition on use in circuses.
Existing law regulates the taking and possession of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, including the importation, transportation, possession, and live release of wild animals, as defined.This bill would prohibit a person from sponsoring, conducting, operating, or participating in a circus circus, as defined, that uses a wild or exotic animal, as defined. any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.
Existing law regulates the taking and possession of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, including the importation, transportation, possession, and live release of wild animals, as defined.
This bill would prohibit a person from sponsoring, conducting, operating, or participating in a circus circus, as defined, that uses a wild or exotic animal, as defined. any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) is added to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a)Circus except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b)Wild or exotic animal means any live animal from any of the following scientific classifications, as specified parenthetically:(1)Artiodactyla (such as hippopotamuses, giraffes, camels, and llamas, but excluding domesticated cattle, swine, sheep, and goats).(2)Canidae (such as wolves, but excluding domesticated dogs).(3)Crocodilia (such as alligators and crocodiles).(4)Elasmobranchii (such as sharks).(5)Elephantidae (elephants).(6)Felidae (such as lions, tigers, and leopards, but excluding domesticated cats).(7)Marsupialia (such as kangaroos).(8)Primates (such as apes, monkeys, and lemurs).(9)Perissodactyla (such as zebras, tapirs, and rhinoceroses, but excluding domesticated horses, donkeys, and mules).(10)Pinnipedia (such as seals, sea lions, and walruses).(11)Ratitae (such as ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, and emus).(12)Serpentes (snakes).(13)Ursidae (bears).(14)Xenarthra (such as sloths).(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus that uses a wild or exotic animal. any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) is added to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, to read: CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a)Circus except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b)Wild or exotic animal means any live animal from any of the following scientific classifications, as specified parenthetically:(1)Artiodactyla (such as hippopotamuses, giraffes, camels, and llamas, but excluding domesticated cattle, swine, sheep, and goats).(2)Canidae (such as wolves, but excluding domesticated dogs).(3)Crocodilia (such as alligators and crocodiles).(4)Elasmobranchii (such as sharks).(5)Elephantidae (elephants).(6)Felidae (such as lions, tigers, and leopards, but excluding domesticated cats).(7)Marsupialia (such as kangaroos).(8)Primates (such as apes, monkeys, and lemurs).(9)Perissodactyla (such as zebras, tapirs, and rhinoceroses, but excluding domesticated horses, donkeys, and mules).(10)Pinnipedia (such as seals, sea lions, and walruses).(11)Ratitae (such as ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, and emus).(12)Serpentes (snakes).(13)Ursidae (bears).(14)Xenarthra (such as sloths).(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus that uses a wild or exotic animal. any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation.
SECTION 1. Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 2430) is added to Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a)Circus except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b)Wild or exotic animal means any live animal from any of the following scientific classifications, as specified parenthetically:(1)Artiodactyla (such as hippopotamuses, giraffes, camels, and llamas, but excluding domesticated cattle, swine, sheep, and goats).(2)Canidae (such as wolves, but excluding domesticated dogs).(3)Crocodilia (such as alligators and crocodiles).(4)Elasmobranchii (such as sharks).(5)Elephantidae (elephants).(6)Felidae (such as lions, tigers, and leopards, but excluding domesticated cats).(7)Marsupialia (such as kangaroos).(8)Primates (such as apes, monkeys, and lemurs).(9)Perissodactyla (such as zebras, tapirs, and rhinoceroses, but excluding domesticated horses, donkeys, and mules).(10)Pinnipedia (such as seals, sea lions, and walruses).(11)Ratitae (such as ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, and emus).(12)Serpentes (snakes).(13)Ursidae (bears).(14)Xenarthra (such as sloths).(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus that uses a wild or exotic animal. any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation.
CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a)Circus except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b)Wild or exotic animal means any live animal from any of the following scientific classifications, as specified parenthetically:(1)Artiodactyla (such as hippopotamuses, giraffes, camels, and llamas, but excluding domesticated cattle, swine, sheep, and goats).(2)Canidae (such as wolves, but excluding domesticated dogs).(3)Crocodilia (such as alligators and crocodiles).(4)Elasmobranchii (such as sharks).(5)Elephantidae (elephants).(6)Felidae (such as lions, tigers, and leopards, but excluding domesticated cats).(7)Marsupialia (such as kangaroos).(8)Primates (such as apes, monkeys, and lemurs).(9)Perissodactyla (such as zebras, tapirs, and rhinoceroses, but excluding domesticated horses, donkeys, and mules).(10)Pinnipedia (such as seals, sea lions, and walruses).(11)Ratitae (such as ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, and emus).(12)Serpentes (snakes).(13)Ursidae (bears).(14)Xenarthra (such as sloths).(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus that uses a wild or exotic animal. any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation.
CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act
CHAPTER 4.5. Circus Cruelty Prevention Act
2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.
2430. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act.
2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a)Circus except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.(b)Wild or exotic animal means any live animal from any of the following scientific classifications, as specified parenthetically:(1)Artiodactyla (such as hippopotamuses, giraffes, camels, and llamas, but excluding domesticated cattle, swine, sheep, and goats).(2)Canidae (such as wolves, but excluding domesticated dogs).(3)Crocodilia (such as alligators and crocodiles).(4)Elasmobranchii (such as sharks).(5)Elephantidae (elephants).(6)Felidae (such as lions, tigers, and leopards, but excluding domesticated cats).(7)Marsupialia (such as kangaroos).(8)Primates (such as apes, monkeys, and lemurs).(9)Perissodactyla (such as zebras, tapirs, and rhinoceroses, but excluding domesticated horses, donkeys, and mules).(10)Pinnipedia (such as seals, sea lions, and walruses).(11)Ratitae (such as ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, and emus).(12)Serpentes (snakes).(13)Ursidae (bears).(14)Xenarthra (such as sloths).(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.
2431. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a)Circus except as provided in subdivision (b), the term circus means a performance before a live audience in which entertainment consisting of a variety of acts such as acrobats, aerialists, clowns, jugglers, or stunts is the primary attraction or principal business.
(b)Wild or exotic animal means any live animal from any of the following scientific classifications, as specified parenthetically:
(1)Artiodactyla (such as hippopotamuses, giraffes, camels, and llamas, but excluding domesticated cattle, swine, sheep, and goats).
(2)Canidae (such as wolves, but excluding domesticated dogs).
(3)Crocodilia (such as alligators and crocodiles).
(4)Elasmobranchii (such as sharks).
(5)Elephantidae (elephants).
(6)Felidae (such as lions, tigers, and leopards, but excluding domesticated cats).
(7)Marsupialia (such as kangaroos).
(8)Primates (such as apes, monkeys, and lemurs).
(9)Perissodactyla (such as zebras, tapirs, and rhinoceroses, but excluding domesticated horses, donkeys, and mules).
(10)Pinnipedia (such as seals, sea lions, and walruses).
(11)Ratitae (such as ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, and emus).
(12)Serpentes (snakes).
(13)Ursidae (bears).
(14)Xenarthra (such as sloths).
(b) The term circus does not include a rodeo.
2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus that uses a wild or exotic animal. any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.
2432. Notwithstanding any other law, no person shall sponsor, conduct, operate, or participate in a circus that uses a wild or exotic animal. any animal other than a domestic dog, domestic cat, or horse.
2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation.
2433. A person who violates this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be liable for a civil penalty of no more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation.