NOTE: See state page for exceptions
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NOTE: Florida counties can only regulate enclosure and only through their building codes
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Maine completely repealed and replaced its rules regarding wildlife.
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NOTE: When traveling with an exotic animal a health certificate is usually required for entry in all states, as well as an import permit. A few exceptions are granted for interstate import for certain purposes.
There are two types of state laws: bills that are passed by the legislature and rules or regulations that are adopted by a state agency.
Exotic animal laws are usually enforced by a state Department of Agriculture or a state Department of Wildlife or Fish and Game, but are sometimes regulated by a state Health Department. While we strive to have the latest information, laws are constantly changing, so please verify the information before getting an exotic. Also remember to check with your county, township, city and homeowner's association as applicable to check local legality.
Click on a state name to visit our state page with governor, legislature, state agency and state law information.
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• “Any canidae or felidae for which there is no USDA licensed rabies vaccine” *
• Exotic venomous reptiles, walking catfish, black carp, piranha, mongoose, San Juan rabbits or wild hares *
• Any of the following from outside the state: cervidae, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, skunks, wild rodents, wild turkeys, black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, Pronghorn antelope, nondomestic pigs, or bovidae, piranha, Nile perch, Asian seabass, barramundi, lates, macquaria perches, and giant African snail
• Black bears as protected species*
• Protected Nongame
• Migratory Game Birds, game and furbearers (after 2003)
• Native protected invertebrates
• NEW Cervid import by public zoo or wildlife exhibit or privately owned traveling zoo, circus, pet shop (Act 2019-371)
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• Native turtles (commercial) - turtle farmer’s permit or turtle dealer’s permit
• Public exhibition of wildlife permit*
• Game breeders (Game birds, game animals, furbearers, and exotic animal propagation)
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• Import regulated except for displays for carnivals, circuses, zoos, and shows
• Game Breeders must report escapes within 24 hours
• Endangered Species Act species must be in compliance with ESA
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• Unprotected native species
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