Prohibition on using wild animals in travelling circuses

1Offence to use wild animals in travelling circuses

1

A person who is an operator of a travelling circus commits an offence if the person uses, or causes or permits another person to use, a wild animal in the travelling circus in Wales.

2

For the purpose of this section, a wild animal is used if the animal—

a

performs, or

b

is exhibited.

3

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine.