PRINTER'S NO. 1903
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
1489
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY PYLE, W. KELLER, KAUFFMAN, READSHAW, MILLARD,
SANKEY AND LAWRENCE, JUNE 5, 2017
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GAME AND FISHERIES, JUNE 5, 2017
AN ACT
Amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in special licenses and permits, further providing
for the definition of "exotic wildlife."
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "exotic wildlife" in section
2961 of Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is
amended to read:
ยง 2961. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
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"Exotic wildlife." The phrase includes, but is not limited
to, all bears, coyotes, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars,
cheetahs, cougars, wolves and any crossbreed of these animals
which have similar characteristics in appearance or features.
The definition is applicable whether or not the birds or animals
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were bred or reared in captivity or imported from another state
or nation. The term shall not include a member of the classes
Erinaceidae (hedgehogs and moonrats) or Petauridae (gliders and
striped possums), which shall be lawful to own or possess as
pets.
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Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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