Define: Captive Animal

The meaning of “Captive Animal” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is ""captive animal"" defined in a legal contract?

  • Captive animal means any non-domestic animal that is held captive or confined, regardless of whether it's a permanent or temporary condition, or subject to any device used to bar its escape. An animal that is restrained or seems to be injured also falls under this definition. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Captive animal means any domestic or wild animal that is confined within a space, either continuously or intermittently. This includes animals housed in cages, zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, livestock breeding centers, or farms. Seen in 3 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Captive Animal means a non-domestic or wild creature, confined permanently or temporarily, including those injured or restrained.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When purchasing or transferring ownership of an animal.
  • When renting or leasing animals for film, television, or events.
  • When establishing standards of care for animals in captivity.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Captive Animal means an animal held in artifacts like cages, zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, breeding centers or farms.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When initiating a contract for the operation and management of a zoo.
  • When establishing care standards and responsibilities in a wildlife sanctuary.
  • When setting terms for an animal breeding project.

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Captive Animal'?

Captive Animal means a non-domestic or wild creature, confined permanently or temporarily, including those injured or restrained.

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