2017 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 169. Captive wildlife.
169.27 Nonresident temporary exhibiting license.
169.27 Nonresident temporary exhibiting license.
(1) Issuance. The department shall issue a nonresident temporary exhibiting license to any individual who is a nonresident or to any business organization that is not organized under the laws of this state, if the individual or organization meets the requirement under sub. (2), files a proper application, and pays the applicable fee.
(2) Federal requirement. An applicant for a nonresident temporary exhibiting license shall hold any license or permit that may be required under 7 USC 2131 to 2159 at the time the department issues the applicant the license.
(3) Authorization. A person holding a nonresident temporary exhibiting license may do all of the following:
(a) Possess and exhibit live wild animals at locations designated by the department under the license for the production of motion pictures or television programs or as parts of theatrical acts, carnivals, or other animal attractions or displays.
(b) Move live wild animals in mobile facilities that do not meet the rules for housing under s. 169.39.
(4) Rules. The department may promulgate rules to establish additional standards, limitations, and requirements for nonresident temporary exhibiting licenses.
