A.  It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to:

    1.  Own, possess, give, keep, or sell any wild animal as defined in this title except only for the following persons or entities;

        a.  The Department which has impounded or otherwise obtained possession of a wild animal;

        b.  Veterinarian or veterinarian facility which is treating the animal;

        c.  A licensed zoological facility or zoo;

        d.  An educational or scientific facility or laboratory owned and operated by a governmental entity or a licensed individual or private non-profit corporation for educational or a scientific purpose;

        e.  A circus or other entertainment person or entity having the necessary and appropriate license or governmental permit for the wild animal;

        f.  An animal shelter; or

        g.  A person or entity authorized by the Utah State Department of Wildlife Resources to possess and use the wild animal for educational or scientific purposes.

    2.  Keep or maintain a wild animal on the premises of the owner other than under a controlled confinement.

    3.  Allow the animal to run at large or to maintain, transport, display, or use the animal in a manner which endangers any person whether on the premises of the owner or elsewhere.

    B.  Any person or entity lawfully in possession or custody of a wild animal under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if that person or entity does not:

    1.  Maintain, transport, display, and use the wild animal using protective devices and procedures approved by the Department.  Such devices and procedures shall be adequate and appropriate to protect the animal, persons, and the public and prevent the animal from escaping, running at large, causing injury to or constituting potential danger for the public or other animals.

    2.  Comply fully with all applicable federal, state, city, and county laws, rules, and regulations regarding the care, keeping, treatment, quarantine, and vaccination of the animal.