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Circus, means an establishment, whether stationary or mobile, where animals are kept or used wholly or mainly for the purpose of performing tricks or manoeuvers. [Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, s. 2(7A)]

Circus, means a place where animals are kept or introduced wholly or mainly for the purpose of performing tricks or manouvres in that place, Zoo Licensing Act, 1981, s. 21(1); Pet Animals Act, 1951 (UK) Halsbury's Laws of England, Vol. 2, para 398, p. 195.

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