USDA-licensed Class C exhibitor and Wildlife Sanctuary (As provided under the Big Cat Public Safety Act)

The requirements of the BCPSA exceptions for a USDA-licensed Class C exhibitor and wildlife sanctuary can be found in the text of the Lacey Act, as amended by the Big Cat Public Safety Act.

To assist, we have noted in this document where these requirements can be found.

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