CO SB125

Creates the "Traveling Exotic Animal Safety Protection Act" prohibiting the use of specific exotic animals in traveling animal acts, including cetartiodactyla (except bison, cattle, deer, elk, goats, reindeer, swine, and sheep), felidae (except domestic cats), wild canidae (except domestic dogs), marsupials, nonhuman primates, perissodactyla (except horses, donkeys, and mules), pinnipedia, proboscidea, ratites, spheniscidae, and ursidae.

Exempts animals used in permanent, accredited zoos and aquariums; livestock and alternative livestock; environmental education programs limited to six months per calendar year and 12 hours per day vehicle transport; and federally-licensed research facilities.

Defines "traveling animal act" as any performance where animals are transported to, from, or between locations for entertainment, amusement, tricks, rides, or photographic purposes.

Establishes penalties of $250 to $1,000 per violation as a misdemeanor offense.

Takes effect July 1, 2021, subject to referendum petition and voter approval if challenged within 90 days of final adjournment.