(520 ILCS 35/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. In this Act: "Covered animal" means any live member of the following, or any hybrid of the following: (1) Bear. (2) Nonhuman primate. "Direct contact" means physical contact or proximity where physical contact is possible, including, but not limited to, any proximity without a permanent physical barrier or sufficient vertical height designed to prevent physical contact between the public and a covered animal. "Professional production crew" means a cast or crew member of a television or motion picture production team that has obtained permits as required by law, and includes a professional photographer, videographer, or cinematographer.(Source: P.A. 103-239, eff. 1-1-24.) |