1. (a) In addition to definitions in sections 102 and 2961 of the act (relating to definitions), the following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   1. (i) Member trial.
   2. (ii) Licensed trial.

   3. (iii) Sanctioned trial.

      Nationally recognized circus—A large public entertainment, typically presented in one or more very large tents or in an outdoor or indoor arena, featuring a number of acts including exhibitions of pageantry, feats of skill and daring, performing animals and clowns and performing on a regular basis throughout, at a minimum, a region of the United States.

      Propagate—Causing game or wildlife to reproduce under captive conditions.

      Zoological park or garden—A park-like arena in which live animals are kept in cages or large enclosures for public exhibition.

   Exotic wildlife—Members of the family Felidae except those species commonly called house cats and members of the family Canidae except those licensed by the Department of Agriculture.

   Field trial/hunt test—A club, group or organization of ten or more dog owners/handlers participating in the actual performance of sporting dogs in one of the following events advertised and registered with AKC, UKC, NAHRA or the NAVHDA:

2. (b) The following letter symbols, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings:

   H—Height.

   L—Length.

   W—Width.

3. (c) Persons desiring to be formally recognized by the Commission as being within the exclusions provided in section 2965 of the act (relating to exclusions) shall apply to the Commission in writing and furnish the following information:

   1. (1) Public zoological garden. Evidence of having received during the past calendar year a government grant or appropriation.
   2. (2) Private zoological park or garden. Evidence of accreditation by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums.
   3. (3) Nationally recognized circus. A list of acts or displays included in the circus together with a current itinerary of performance dates and locations.
4. (d) Applications for permits issued under this part and Chapter 29 of the act (relating to special licenses and permits) shall be accompanied by written documentation from the applicant’s local governmental body where the activity will take place, that the privilege granted by the permit does not violate any enacted zoning, ordinance or other local rule. Documentation shall be provided in writing by official correspondence from an authorized officer of the municipality involved.

Authority

The provisions of this § 147.2 amended under 34 Pa.C.S. § 2901.

Source

The provisions of this § 147.2 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended May 29, 1992, effective July 1, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 2839; amended March 25, 1994, effective March 26, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 1582; amended March 13, 1998, effective March 14, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 1316; amended December 3, 1999, effective December 4, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 6112. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (242884) to (242885).