West Virginia recently enacted regulations for "dangerous wild animals" that allow people to apply for permits to keep them.
Animals that aren't the following can be kept as pets: coyotes, minks, weasels, muskrats, beavers, opossums, polecats, otters, red and gray foxes, skunks, bobcat, fishers, and raccoons. Wisconsin specifically names chipmunks, pocket gophers, mice, moles, opossums, porcupines, rats, voles, ground squirrels, red squirrels, and weasels as legal to possess without a license.
All bears appear to be legal according to Wyoming's exotic animal code except grizzly and black bears. Mountain lions are also named as legal while other big cats are not. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters.
Answer: No wolves. The only owls you can own are non-native owls, unless you train as a falconer. Answer: No, all exotic carnivores are illegal in California, as well as most mammals in general. Question: Does Pennsylvania allow you to own a Prevost squirrel? Or any type of squirrel? Answer: No. Otters are illegal to possess in New York under their fur-bearing laws as far as I know. Answer: Not really, no. Most mammals require permits, and they are nearly impossible to get. Is there a permit I can obtain?
Question: Can I own a Lemur in the state of Georgia? I'm seeing different sources saying it is and others saying it is not. Answer: No, Georgia has very extensive bans on nearly all exotics, unfortunately. Answer: If you can get a Certificate of Registration, then yes. But I am not sure if they give them to pet owners.
Answer: No, the most exotic animal allowed is a tenrec. Most non-controlled species are traditional pets and birds. And if you decide to say something please know what you're talking about and have common sense. I know it may seem stupid for me to have to say that but you won't believe some people who just won't listen to anybody.
They may seem cool and cute at first, but most of them can be potentially dangerous and confiscated if you're not careful. Almost all exotic animals are a TON of work to take care of and are extremely complicated. If you think you can get one and tame it, you might be able to, but keep in mind that 1 it will definitely take a long time, 2 they might never trust you at all, and 3 even if you do tame it, they still will have their natural instincts that can kick in at any random moment, for example if you have an undomesticated cat and lets say you trip, that cats natural instincts can kick in and it could very well kill you.
Final thing I'm going to say is if you get one and realize you aren't willing to invest the time, resources, and energy, and decide to get rid of it, it will probably go to somewhere where they will slowly die or get euthanized, best case scenario is they go to a rescue where they turn out to be someone else's problem. There are also many other reasons why you shouldn't get one depending on species, state, etc.
Good luck with whatever you do. I also want a dwarf caiman. Are hedgehogs, pythons, chinchillas, turtles, cockatoos, ferrets, skunks, chameleons, capybaras or pigs, legal to own in washington state?. Those animals foxes, ringtails, deer, bats, native opossums, raccoons, skunks, African clawed frogs and bobcats are legal with a USDA permit.
Which I will definitely get if it's an animal I want! Out of that list though, only the raccoon interests me. I don't see why I shouldn't. Let people own what they are equipped to care for. Splashstorm Foxes, ringtails, deer, bats, native opossums, raccoons, skunks, African clawed frogs and bobcats aren't legal in NC. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. I do not think most exotics should be kept as pets. They belong in the wild.
Some are stolen from the wild and it can endanger the species. Some require a LOT of care and specialized diets, housing, etc. OK, I get that people want them, I love animals and some of the exotics are so interesting, but, for example, I refrained from getting a primate I wanted cause I felt I could Not give the quality life it deserved, or the attention.
A lot of exotics just done do well in captivity. So, I will stay with domesticated animals like dogs or cats. They need homes. I do think your article was interesting, well done and trying to be a responsible source. So many pet owners already abuse or neglect regular pets, and exotics are harder to deal with and might be short changed in captivity. Thanks for listening. I hope that people in Tennessee treat their monkey friends well.
They are literally close relatives. Treat them like family. Be good to primates. I need to know if it is illegal to have one. I live in Pitman New Jersey Nowhere should allow Tigars, rattlesnakes, Burmese pythons, or lions as pets! As these animals are deadly. Thouwhogivesashit: You didn't really manage to say anything of substance.
None of the Northeastern states where some exotic pets are legal have any issues them or 'greed pollution'. So you are just whining about nothing. Permits to own these and other banned animals are only given to research institutes, public displays, or organized entertainment such as zoos or circuses. Snakes that are 12 feet or longer are also prohibited. Permits are required for certain situations, including exempted dangerous animals.
People with disabilities who rely on service monkeys, for instance, would be granted an exemption. But in , the Associated Press reported that the state would not issue any new permits until the existing population of exotic pets thins out over the course of time.
If a legally owned wild animal poses a threat to public safety in some way, law enforcement can confiscate it. On Jan. Wolves, coyotes, peccaries certain species related to pigs , bison, mountain goats, mountain sheep, bears, turkeys, and furbearers are also banned. Permits are necessary to own any kind of non-domestic mammals. All animals are subject to a veterinarian exam and must be free of any contagious, infectious, epidemic, or communicable disease.
Native species can only be possessed by zoos and temporary exhibitors, while residents can own animals such as rabbits, chinchillas, and llamas without a permit. If an animal attacks a human, the owner must notify the registration agency within 48 hours—and if it escapes, immediately.
However, unrestricted animals include llamas, bison, ostriches, and alligators, among others. According to the state, non-native exotic animals include, but are not limited to: bears, wolves, coyotes, weasels, badgers, hyenas, all species of non-domesticated cats, alligators, and crocodiles.
People who owned banned animals before the law took effect were allowed to keep their animals until they pass. Permits are not required to own chipmunks, rats, squirrels, weasels, and pocket gophers , among other species. Antelope, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, moose, and mountain goats are categorized as big-game animals; trophy animals include black bears, grizzly bears, and mountain lions.
Permits are required for some wildlife. 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.
Generally, exhibitors and educational and scientific facilities only obtain these registrations. A certificate of registration is not required for non-controlled species which alligators and crocodiles fall under. The department may charge a registration fee for each dangerous wild animal owned or possessed by a person required to be registered pursuant to section F.
The department shall collect an annual registration fee which is an original registration fee or a renewal of an original registration fee. The amount of the renewal registration fee is one-half of the amount of the original registration fee.
Moneys collected in registration fees shall be deposited in the dangerous wild animal registration fund created in section F. Five hundred dollars for a member of the order proboscidea, which are any species of elephant.
Five hundred dollars for a member of the family rhinocero tidae of the order perissodactyla, which is a rhinoceros. Three hundred dollars for a member of the family ursidae of the order carnivora, which is limited to bears.
For a member of the family felidae of the order carnivora, all of the following:. For a member of the order of primates other than humans, all of the following:. One hundred dollars for a member of the order crocodilia, including but not limited to alligators, caimans, crocodiles, and gharials.
Fifty dollars for a member of the family varanidae of the order squamata, which are limited to water monitors and crocodile monitors. Fifty dollars for a member of the family atractaspidae, including but not limited to mole vipers and burrowing asps. Fifty dollars for a member of the family helodermatidae, including but not limited to beaded lizards and gila monsters.
Fifty dollars for a member of the family elapidae, viperidae, crotalidae, atractaspidae, or hydrophidae which are venomous, including but not limited to cobras, mambas, coral snakes, kraits, adders, vipers, rattlesnakes, copperheads, pit vipers, keelbacks, cottonmouths, and sea snakes. One hundred dollars for a member of the superfamily henophidia, which are limited to reticulated pythons, anacondas, and African rock pythons.
Ten dollars for swine which is a member of the species sus scrofa linnaeus, including but not limited to swine commonly known as Russian boar or European boar of either sex. A dangerous wild animal registration fund is created in the state treasury under the control of the department. The fund is composed of moneys appropriated by the general assembly and moneys available to and obtained or accepted by the department from the United States or private sources for placement in the fund.
The fund shall include moneys deposited into the fund from registration fees collected by the department pursuant to section F. Moneys in the dangerous wild animal registration fund are appropriated to the department exclusively to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The moneys shall not be transferred, used, obligated, appropriated, or otherwise encumbered except as provided in this subsection.
Section 8. Notwithstanding section 12C. The department is the principal agency charged with enforcing the provisions of this chapter. A person owning or possessing a dangerous wild animal who violates a provision of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than two hundred dollars and not more than two thousand dollars for each dangerous wild animal involved in the violation.
Each day that a violation continues shall be considered as a separate offense. The civil penalties shall be deposited into the general fund of the state. The courts of this state may prevent and restrain violations of this chapter through the issuance of an injunction.
The attorney general or a county attorney may institute suits on behalf of the state to prevent and restrain violations of this chapter. A person who intentionally causes a dangerous wild animal to escape in violation of this chapter is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor. Title XVI.
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