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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Large carnivore” means any live individual of those species of animals that are inherently dangerous to humans, including:
(A) Bears;
(B) Lions; and
(C) Tigers;
(2) “Possessor” means a person who owns, keeps, or has custody or control of a large carnivore; and
(3)(A) “Wildlife sanctuary” means a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code 1 as it existed on January 1, 2005, that operates a place of refuge where abused, neglected, unwanted, impounded, abandoned, orphaned, or displaced large carnivores are provided care for their lifetimes.
(B) “Wildlife sanctuary” does not mean a place that:
(i) Conducts any activity that is not inherent to the large carnivore's nature;
(ii) Uses the large carnivore for any type of entertainment;
(iii) Sells, trades, or barters the large carnivore or the large carnivore's body parts; or
(iv) Breeds the large carnivore for purposes of sale.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-19-501. Definitions - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-19-501.html
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