As used in this subchapter:(1) 'Large carnivore' means any live individual of those species of animals that are inherently dangerous to humans, including:(A) Bears;(B) Lions; and(C) Tigers;(2) 'Possessor' means a person who owns, keeps, or has custody or control of a large carnivore; and(3)(A) 'Wildlife sanctuary' means a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as it existed on January 1, 2005, that operates a place of refuge where abused, neglected, unwanted, impounded, abandoned, orphaned, or displaced large carnivores are provided care for their lifetimes.(B) 'Wildlife sanctuary' does not mean a place that:(i) Conducts any activity that is not inherent to the large carnivore's nature;(ii) Uses the large carnivore for any type of entertainment;(iii) Sells, trades, or barters the large carnivore or the large carnivore's body parts; or(iv) Breeds the large carnivore for purposes of sale.Acts 2005, No. 2226, § 1; 2007, No. 827, § 165.
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