Defines "wild animal" and "exotic animal," adds certain animals to the non-companion animal list, and requires a license for owners of such animals.

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to define "wild animal" as indigenous, non-domesticated animals native to the country in which they live, and "exotic animal" as a wild animal with an origin of a different continent. It adds certain wild or exotic animals to the list of non-companion animals. Owners of these animals must apply for and obtain a license from the department. The bill includes specific animals such as certain monitor lizards, cetaceans, elephants, hyenas, and various other species.

Defines "wild animal" and "exotic animal," adds certain animals to the non-companion animal list, and requires a license for owners of such animals.

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to define "wild animal" as indigenous, non-domesticated animals native to the country in which they live, and "exotic animal" as a wild animal with an origin of a different continent. It adds certain wild or exotic animals to the list of non-companion animals. Owners of these animals must apply for and obtain a license from the department. The bill includes specific animals such as certain monitor lizards, cetaceans, elephants, hyenas, and various other species.