Web Sites For Info On Exotics Ownership Laws

[softkiss]

I've been in one of my reading and learning modes today and I found these decent web sites with state information for exotic pet ownership regulations and just wanted to share them with anyone that may be curious about your states applicable laws.

State Search For Applicable Exotic Pet Ownership Laws
http://www.api4animals.org/b4a2_exotic_animals_summary.php
http://www.api4animals.org/b4a_thelaw.php


Animal Law Info- Exotics
http://www.animallaw.info/articles/ddusexoticpets.htm#III


Endangered Species Information And Applicable Laws
http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/stusfd16usc1531.htm

http://www.altpet.net/gov/
http://www.cwapc.org/legislation/state.html

[mcem]

Interesting! But I live in IL and it says no "poisonous" reptiles...but the correct term is venomous so I guess I'm good to go!! LOL j/k

[Mike Greathouse]

For anyone that wants to go a little deeper, there are state by state links of all pertinent departments here: http://digitalherper.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=28

[Juggalo]

South Carolina
Category: N

Summary of Law: It is unlawful to possess wolves or coyotes within the state. It is also unlawful to possess wildlife indigenous to the state without a permit. Specifically, one can not possess members of the Cervidae, Suidae, Tayassuidae (peccaries), Bovidae (bison, mountain goat, mountain sheep), nor can they possess coyotes, bears, turkeys, and furbearers. However, there are no state laws governing the possession of non-domesticated felines, primates, reptiles, and other wildlife not listed above


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