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Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT "D" Use of Dangerous Wild Animals The County of Indian River, Florida, has approved on , a schedule of requirements that apply to exhibition, sets, displays, or any other permit that involves elephants or any other potentially dangerous wild animal, as defined below. "Dangerous wild animal" means any mammal, including but not limited to Elephantidae (elephant); Felidae (tiger, lion, cougar, leopard, cheetah, jaguar); Canidae (wolf, coyote); Ursidae (all bears); and all non -human primate species (such as chimpanzees, orangutans, gibbons, capuchins, macaques, and baboons) which the owner knows or reasonably should know has a propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack, cause injury, or otherwise endanger the safety of the public or other animals. The required actions or document submittals described below must be satisfied by applicant(s) three weeks prior to issuance of a permit. In the event a permit is issued, failure to maintain these requirements during the permitted activity will be cause for revocation of the permit. Applicants must meet the following conditions: 1. Submit a liability insurance policy with an insurer authorized or approved to write such insurance in this state in the amount of two million dollars that covers claims for injury or damage to persons or property in an amount of not less than one million dollars per occurrence. In the case of activity to be held on public property, the Risk Manager of the County will review the proposed activity and at his or her sole discretion set additional requirements or increased limits. Submit documented proof that within the past twelve months all elephants tested free of tuberculosis (TB) in trunk wash cultures and a serological test that detects antibodies to TB, such as the ElephantTB-STAT-PAK Assay. 3. Submit a written plan for the quick and safe recapture or destruction of a wild animal in the event an animal escapes. a. The applicant's written protocols for training their staff on methods of safe recapture of escaped wild animals, and b. A detailed description of containment methods for the animal(s) and; and c. Access to appropriate chemical immobilization drugs and equipment; and d. Identification of staff member(s) (and as appropriate, veterinarians) who possess firearm and chemical immobilization proficiency to recapture an escaped wild animal. 4. Disclose previous incidents of specific dangerous, unpredictable, or aggressive behavior by any of the animals, that put any people or other animals at risk, including the animal handler(s). 5. Disclose ages and all current and most recent names of all animals. 6. Produce health histories and health certificates for all animals. Fairgrounds License Agreement — Exhibit D Page 1 of 2 Initials y