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A01804Introduced in the Assembly

Provides that "wild animal" means indigenous, non-domesticated animals native to the country in which they live and "exotic animal" means a wild animal with an origin of a different continent; adds certain wild or exotic animals to the list of non-companion animals; provides certain owners of wild or exotic animals with a license process.

IntroducedAssembly Environmental Conservation

Introduced by Linda Rosenthal, District 67

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Provides that "wild animal" means indigenous, non-domesticated animals native to the country in which they live and "exotic animal" means a wild animal with an origin of a different continent; adds certain wild or exotic animals to the list of non-companion animals; provides certain owners of wild or exotic animals with a license process.

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referred to environmental conservation

January 7, 2026

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  1. referred to environmental conservation

  2. referred to environmental conservation

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