Phil Murphy has signed into law a bill to bar circuses, carnivals and fairs from using wild and exotic animals such as elephants and tigers. The measure signed Friday makes it illegal to use such animals in travelling acts such as carnivals, circuses, fairs, parades and petting zoos. In 2016, officials in Bergen and Passaic counties barred shows with such animals on county property. Last year, Illinois and New York banned use of elephants in travelling acts. Hawaii is considering banning import of “dangerous, wild animals” for performances, carnivals or circuses.

Source: National Post December 15, 2018 17:37 UTC