SSB 1169: SSB 1169

What it does

This bill expands exclusions to the definition of “circus” to include a controlled ride on an elephant. Under current law, a circus is exempt from certain possession and registration requirements of dangerous wild animals pursuant to Code chapter 717F. An elephant is considered a dangerous wild animal pursuant to Code section 717F.1. Under the bill, a person who owns or possesses an elephant for the purpose of offering controlled rides on the elephant shall not be considered to qualify as a circus, and if not otherwise meeting an exemption listed in Code chapter 717F is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $200 and not more than $2,000 for each wild animal involved in the violation.

Senate subcommittee · named February 19, 2019

• Sen. Mark Costello (R) · mark.costello@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Edler (R)
• Sen. Zach Wahls (D) · zach.wahls@legis.iowa.gov

In plain words

1. February 19, 2019Senate subcommittee named: Costello, Edler and Wahls
2. February 28, 2019Subcommittee recommended passing it