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Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE BILL NO. 250
BY SENATOR WARD
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 56:6(31), to provide for the promulgation of rules and2
regulations by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission relative to the3
possession of big exotic cats; to allow for permits for certain institutions and owners;4
to exempt certain persons from the requirements of the big exotic cats rules; to5
provide terms, conditions, and requirements; and to provide for related matters.6
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:7
Section 1. R.S. 56:6(31) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:8
ยง6. Special powers and duties; statistics; rules and regulations; reports9
The commission, through its secretary:10
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(31) Shall promulgate rules and regulations to control the importation and12
private possession of big exotic cats including but not limited to tigers, lions,13
leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, and hybrids resulting from cross-breeding of such cats.14
The rules shall provide exceptions for big cats traditionally kept by colleges and15
universities as school mascots, animal sanctuaries, zoos, wildlife research centers,16
and scientific organizations. Such rules shall address Internet purchase of such17
animals. Such rules shall also provide for permits for certain institutions and for18
owners who can prove previous ownership. Previous ownership shall include19
persons who obtained their animal by lawful means and continuously possessed20
their animal since August 15, 2006. Violation of rules and regulations adopted21
pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph constitutes a class two violation22
ACT No. 697 SB NO. 250 ENROLLED
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punishable as provided in R.S. 56:32.1
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Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall be given retroactive application.3
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: