(510 ILCS 68/110-5)
Sec. 110-5. Exemptions. When acting in their official capacity, the following entities and their agents are exempt from Articles 75 and 85 of this Act:
(1) public zoos or aquaria accredited by the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums or the Zoological Association of America;
(2) licensed veterinarians or anyone operating under
the authority of a licensed veterinarian;
(3) wildlife sanctuaries;
(4) accredited research or medical institutions;
(5) licensed or accredited educational institutions;
(6) circuses licensed and in compliance with the
Animal Welfare Act and all rules adopted by the Department of Agriculture;
(7) federal, State, and local law enforcement
officers, including animal control officers acting under the authority of this Act;
(8) members of federal, State, or local agencies
approved by the Department;
(9) any bona fide wildlife rehabilitation facility
licensed or otherwise authorized by the Department; and
(10) any motion picture or television production
company that uses licensed dealers, exhibitors, and transporters under the federal Animal Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. 2132.
(Source: P.A. 98-752, eff. 1-1-15.)
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