Sec. 3. Prohibition on elephant captivity
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The Animal Welfare Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: An exhibitor that is a safari park or zoological park may not exhibit, house, manage, or breed an African elephant or an Asian elephant after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, except to complete a transfer of an African elephant or an Asian elephant pursuant to subsection (b). The Secretary shall require each exhibitor that is a safari park or zoological park that exhibits, houses, manages, or breeds an African elephant or an Asian elephant as of the date of the enactment of this section to transfer such African elephant or Asian elephant to an authorized wildlife sanctuary not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this section.
In this section: The term African elephant has the meaning given the term in section 2305 of the African Elephant Conservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 4244 ). The term authorized wildlife sanctuary means a nonprofit facility that— is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries or a similar body; is dedicated to the lifelong care of elephants; does not— breed animals; exhibit animals for profit; or use animals for public entertainment; and meets the standards promulgated under this Act for— space; veterinary care; and naturalistic environments.
The term safari park means a facility, whether publicly or privately owned, that— houses animals in large enclosures for public viewing; and allows visitors to drive through or observe animals in a simulated natural environment. The term zoological park — means a facility, whether publicly or privately owned, that exhibits live animals to the public for educational or entertainment purposes; and includes zoos and aquariums. .
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