§ 3.2-6594 Definitions
As used in this article: “Dangerous captive animal” means any bear, cougar, jaguar, leopard, lion, nonhuman primate, or tiger, or any hybrid of any such animal. “Dangerous captive animal” does not include a clouded leopard. “Direct contact” means physical contact or proximity where physical contact is possible, including an opportunity for photography without a permanent physical barrier designed to prevent physical contact between the public and a dangerous captive animal. “Keeper” means any person, as defined in § 1-230, who owns, has custody of, or is in control of a dangerous captive animal.
History
This law was first created in 2020. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 632 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.
2020, c. 632.