Ownership and possession of exotic animals before commencement of this Act
50Any person who, on the commencement of this Act, owns or possesses an exotic animal that is not exempt by regulation from the application of paragraph 11(a) of this Act shall, within one year after the commencement of this Act,
(a)
obtain a permit in accordance with this Act to own or possess the exotic animal; or
(b)
dispose of the exotic animal in a legal manner.