Jump to navigation. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:. The definition is applicable whether or not the birds or animals were bred or reared in captivity or imported from another state or nation. The permit shall authorize the holder to import into this Commonwealth, possess, buy, sell, locate or find for a fee, barter, donate, give away or otherwise dispose of exotic wildlife.
A dealer or third person who arranges any trades, sales or purchases set forth in section relating to exclusions for any type of a fee, reimbursement or commission shall be required to have an exotic wildlife dealer's permit. There shall be no limit on any accumulated penalty a court may assess. Amended , April 20, P.
The commission after issuing the permit shall enforce such regulations. This subchapter relates to the housing and care of exotic wildlife, and public protection from exotic wildlife held or transported by a person under the act or this part. It is unlawful to maintain exotic wildlife, in confinement, in unsanitary or unsafe condition, or in a manner which results in maltreatment, mistreatment or neglect.
No exotic wildlife may be confined in a pen, cage or enclosure which does not meet the minimum pen specifications in this subchapter. And then there are those who are just now realizing that they may be closer to a kg lb male African lion than they want.
State regulations fall into one of five categories: 1. Of the 50 states, 20 have a complete ban, 8 partial ban, 12 license and permit required, 9 no license and permit required, but other regulations may apply, and 2 West Virginia and Wisconsin do not have any laws governing exotic animal ownership.
So just how many animals are in private ownership in the US? Because of the lack of consistency in regulation, it is nearly impossible to determine how many exotic species are privately owned; estimates are as high as Currently, there are over 13 million reptiles including snakes venomous and non-venomous , crocodilians, and lizards housed in private residences.
In addition, it is estimated that 15, non-human primates live as exotic pets. There are literally thousands of groups supporting exotic animal ownership. Private owners argue that exotic animals are no more dangerous than a domestic dog. The majority of organizations acknowledge that there are those individuals that should not be allowed to keep exotic species because they either cannot properly care for them or they only have these species to participate in the illegal black market trade in wildlife or wildlife parts.
However, it is suggested that these are isolated incidences and do not represent exotic owners as a whole. Furthermore, exotic animal owners love their pets and think of them as a member of the family. Summary of Law: A person may not keep a lion, tiger, leopard, ocelot, jaguar, cheetah, margay, mountain lion, Canada lynx, bobcat, jaguarundi, hyena, wolf, coyote, or any deadly dangerous, or poisonous reptile unless such person has registered the animal with the local law enforcement agency in the county in which the animal is kept.
As of Jan. Any person possessing, breeding, or transporting a large carnivore on or after Jan. Citation: M O. Summary of Law: A person may not operate a wild animal menagerie without obtaining a permit. All other exotic animals entering the state, such as reptiles, monkeys, etc. Citation: M ONT. Summary of Law: It is unlawful for persons to possess any wolf, skunk, or any member of the Felidae cats, except domesticated and Ursidae bear families unless the animal was in possession prior to March 1, However, there are no state requirements for non-human primates and reptiles.
Citation: N EB. C ODE ch. However, other exotic animals may be possessed without a permit or license. Examples of these exotic animals are: monkeys and other Primates, Marsupials, elephants, felines, wolves, etc.
Citation: N EV. Summary of Law: It is unlawful for persons to possess exotic animals, such as felines, bears, wolves, poisonous reptiles, and non-human primates, unless they are exhibitors. However, there are certain noncontrolled animals that may be privately possessed within the state without a license.
Noncontrolled animals include, but are not limited to: sugar gliders, non-venomous reptiles, ferrets, etc. Citation: N. Zoos and other exhibitors may possess these animals upon showing that specific criteria have been met, such as extensive experience in handling and caring for the animal. Summary of Law: It is unlawful for a person to possess non-domesticated felines, primates, crocodiles, alligators, and wolves.
Summary of Law: It is unlawful for a person to possess a wild animal. A wild animal is defined as: all members of the felidae family except domestic cats ; all members of the canidae family except domestic dogs ; all bears; all non-human primates, venomous reptiles, and crocodiles.
A person who possesses a wild animal on the effective date of the law, January 1, , has 60 days to obtain a permit for the animal with the Department of Environmental Conservation.
E NVTL. A GRIC. Summary of Law: A county or city may by ordinance regulate, restrict, or prohibit the possession of dangerous animals. In addition, an entry permit from the State Veterinarian is required before importing into the state a skunk, fox, raccoon, ringtail, bobcat, North and South American felines, coyote marten, and brushtail possum.
S ESS. Summary of Law: Category 3, 4, or 5 of nontraditional livestock may be possessed in the state after obtaining an import permit; a nontraditional livestock license; a certificate from a veterinarian.
Category 4 is those species that are considered inherently dangerous, including bears, wolves, wolf hybrids, primates, all non-domesticated cats except Canadian lynx, and bobcat. Summary of Law: It is unlawful to possess a dangerous wild animal after Jan. Persons in possession of dangerous wild animals prior to Oct. The definition of wild animal includes, but is not limited to: hyenas; gray wolves, excluding hybrids; lions; tigers; jaguars; leopards; cheetahs; cougars; bears; elephants; rhinoceroses; hippopotamuses; African wild dogs; Komodo dragons; alligators; crocodiles; caimans, excluding dwarf caimans; black-handed, white-bellied, brown-headed and black spider monkeys; common woolly monkeys; red, black and mantled howler monkeys.
Citation: O. Summary of Law: No person may possess or raise wildlife for commercial purposes without having first obtained a permit. Citation: O KLA. Summary of Law: It is unlawful for a person to possess an exotic animal. Exotic animal is defined as any wild cat, non-human primate, canine not indigenous to Oregon, bear except black bear , and any alligator, crocodile, or caiman.
A person who possesses an exotic animal on the effective date of the law may continue to keep the animal and has 90 days to obtain a permit for the animal with the Department of Agriculture. Citation: O R.
Summary of Law: No person may keep exotic wildlife without first receiving a permit from the wildlife commission. Exotic wildlife includes, but is not limited to all bears, coyotes, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars, wolves, and any crossbreed of these animals, which have similar characteristics in appearance or features.
Citation: 34 P A. C ONS. Summary of Law: No person may possess, without first obtaining a permit from the department, animals of the following orders, families, and genera: Primates, Carnivores, Amphibia, Reptilia, Canidae, and Insecta. All person obtaining a permit must demonstrate they have both adequate facilities, and adequate knowledge of animal health and husbandry to ensure both public safety and health.
Citation: R. L AWS 12 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. Citation: S. Summary of Law: A permit is required to possess any non-domestic mammal, or any hybrids thereof of the following orders: Carnivora Felidae — non-domestic, Canidae — non-domestic, Ursidae — bears, Mustelidae, and Hyaenidae ; Artiodactyla hoofed animals ; Perissodactyla Tapiridae and Rhinocerotidae.
In addition, all animals including those listed above and non-human primates and reptiles must be examined by a veterinarian and be free of any contagious, infectious, epidemic, or communicable disease. No person may possess non-domestic pigs or raccoon dogs. Summary of Law: It is unlawful for persons to possess Class I wildlife unless they were in possession of the animal s prior to June 25, Class I wildlife includes the following orders: Primates gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees, gibbons, siamangs, mandrills, drills, baboons, Gelada baboons only ; Carnivores all wolves, all bears, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars ; Proboscidia all elephants ; Perissodactyla all rhinoceroses ; Artiodactyla all hippos and African buffalos ; Crocodylia crocodiles and alligators ; Serpentes all poisonous snakes ; and Amphibians all poisonous species.
However, the state does not regulate private possession of species not listed above, such as monkeys and small non domesticated cats ocelots, servals, etc.
Citation: T ENN. Summary of Law: No person may possess a dangerous wild animal without first obtaining a license certificate of registration. Dangerous wild animals are defined as lions, tigers, ocelots, cougars, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, bobcats, lynxes, servals, caracals, hyenas, bears, coyotes, jackals, baboons, chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas, or any hybrids of the animals listed. However, there are no requirements for a person possessing all other animal not listed above, such as monkeys, wolves etc.
Citation: T EX. Summary of Law: A person may not possess live zoological animals that are classified as prohibited. Prohibited animals include, but are not limited to, the following families: Ursidae bears , Canidae all species , Felidae all species except non-domesticated cats , Mustelidae all species , Non-human primates, and certain species of reptiles, etc.
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