WARRANT ARTICLE 15
Submitted by:
Fischer, TMM11
Title:
Amend the General By-Laws to prohibit the use of certain wild animals including elephants, monkeys, and zebras in traveling animal acts such as circuses and carnivals
Petitioner Elevator Pitch
Brief Summary:
This article would prohibit the use of certain wild animals including elephants, monkeys, and zebras in traveling animal acts such as circuses and carnivals. It will not apply to non-mobile permanent institutions such as zoos. The purpose of this article is to protect animals from the abuse, neglect, and mistreatment that is so common in traveling animal acts.