Washington § 9.10.010 - Definitions.

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§ 9.10.010. Definitions.

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Covered animal" means any of the following animals, and hybrids thereof:
(a) Elephantidae;
(b) Felidae, including any hybrids thereof, but excluding domestic cats;
(c) Nonhuman primate; and
(d) Ursidae.
(2) "Mobile or traveling housing facility" means a transporting vehicle such as a truck, trailer, or railway car, used to transport or house animals while traveling for exhibition or other performance.
(3) "Performance" means any exhibition, public showing, presentation, display, exposition, fair, animal act, circus, ride, trade show, petting zoo, carnival, parade, race, or similar undertaking in which animals are required to perform tricks, give rides, or participate as accompaniments for the entertainment, amusement, or benefit of a live audience.
(4) "Person" means individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, or other legal entities, and agents of those entities.
(5) "Traveling animal act" means any performance of animals where such animals are transported to, from, or between locations for the purpose of such performance, in a mobile or traveling housing facility.
[ 2025 c 116 s 1.]

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