aquarium;
(2) as part of an outreach program for educational or
conservation purposes by a zoo or aquarium accredited by the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums, if the animal used for
such purposes is not kept in a mobile housing facility for
more than 12 hours per day;
(3) by a university, college, laboratory or other
research facility registered with the United States Secretary
of Agriculture under section 6 of the Animal Welfare Act
(Public Law 89-544, 7 U.S.C. § 2136); or
(4) in film, television or advertising, if the use does
not involve a live public exhibition.
(c) Penalty.--A person who violates this section commits a
misdemeanor of the third degree.
(d) Definitions.--The following words and phrases when used
in this section shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Domestic animal." The term includes, but is not limited to,
a dog, cat, equine animal, bovine animal, rabbit, sheep, goat or
porcine animal. The term does not include an exotic animal or
exotic wildlife.
"Domestic fowl." An avis raised for food, hobby or sport.
"Exhibitor." A person who exhibits an animal to the public
for compensation. The term includes, but is not limited to, the
owner and operator of a carnival, circus, fair or zoo that
exhibits an animal, whether for profit or not. The term does not
include:
(1) the owner or operator of a retail pet store;
(2) a person who owns a common, domesticated household
pet and who derives less than a substantial portion of income
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