REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30120 / S1084
Wildlife exhibitors under a USDA Class C Exhibitors License since 2003 are treated the same as municipal zoos,
except the Department of Fish and Game will continue to regulate importation of cervidae under its jurisdiction
for disease purposes and have the ability to inspect animal records in the possession of those exhibitors. The
legislation also eliminates much of the duplicity of state and federal regulation of wildlife exhibits for those
operating in good standing for the past 20 years.To clarify that animals living in a wildlife exhibit under a USDA
Class C Exhibitors License are not generally living in a state of nature, and accordingly, are not included in the
definition of "wildlife". It also eliminates the duplicity of state and federal regulations of wildlife exhibits in
Idaho.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill has no negative effect on the state general fund as it will eliminate some of the Idaho Department of
Fish and Game's (IDFG) regulatory functions.duties. IDFG may also be able to recoup some administrative
costs within their wildlife program.
Contact:
Senator Van T. Burtenshaw
(208) 332-1000
Representative Judy Boyle
(208) 332-1064
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 03/02/2023, 4:05 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 36-202, 36-701
Engrossment 1: 36-701