A 497
Expands list of animals prohibited from use in traveling animal acts; limits certain exceptions to apply only at educational institutions.
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Bill overview
This bill expands New Jersey’s law prohibiting the use of wild or exotic animals in traveling animal acts. It removes previous exemptions for domestic animals like cattle and dogs, and adds lagomorphs and rodents to the list of prohibited animals. Exceptions are now limited to educational institutions for outreach programs and research.
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Primary sponsor
Gabriel Rodriguez
Cosponsors
Marisa Sweeney
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