Sec. 15. Nonapplication of Act.
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Sec. 15. Nonapplication of Act. This Act does not apply to direct contact between a covered animal and any of the following:
(1)The owner of the covered animal.
(2)The owner of the facility in which the specified animal is kept.
(3)A trained professional employee or contractor of the owner of the covered animal or
facility (or an accompanying employee receiving professional training), while acting in the course and scope of official duty.
(4)A licensed veterinarian, a veterinary student accompanying such a veterinarian, or a
registered veterinary technician under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
(5)A law enforcement officer or animal control authority acting in the course and scope
of official duty.
(6)An employee of a federal, State, or local agency, while acting in the course and
scope of the person's official duty.
(7)A board member of the facility where the animal is kept, a trainee, service
provider, or professional production crew which:
(A)is accompanied by the facility's owner or trained employee;
(B)is performing work with the specified animal away from public view; and
(C)is under a contract or other engagement with the facility's owner.