181, 1262. - Banned pets: wolverine, bighorn sheep, falcon In Maine, a permit is required to own most wild birds or animals. 50-11-1730. 218, 1, eff May 13, 2008. Permits are required in Vermont to own restricted wild animals. Residents cannot own any protected wild bird or animal, except with written permission froma designated employee of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Owners of these and other prohibited potentially dangerous animals must have extensive experience in maintaining the animal, submit a written statement of purpose for ownership, and meet other requirements in order to obtain a permit. 181, 1262. (C) An official establishment or a wholesale food distributor may obtain a permit, at no cost, to buy and sell exotic farm-raised venison to a permitted food service establishment. 50-11-1740 . Until this year, South Carolina was one of five states across the country with no restrictions on owning wild animals. 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. A DHEC public health expert will talk to the owner and investigate the incident. Furbearer includes, but is not limited to, red and gray fox, raccoon, opossum, muskrat, mink, skunk, otter, bobcat, weasel, and beaver; (2) a species of marine or estuarine fish, crustacean, mollusk, or other marine invertebrate not already found in the wild, or not native to this State. - Banned pets: lion, tiger, ocelot, cougar, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, chimpanzee, orangutan 181, 1262; 1997 Act No. - Banned pets: tiger, lion, bear, alligator, honey badger, raccoon dog Deleterious animals include deer, wolves, cheetahs, jaguars, lions, tigers, sheep, and the European hedgehog (American hedgehogs welcome! share our stories with your audience. Heat treatment of milk (a process called pasteurization), inactivates the rabies virus, so drinking pasteurized milk does not expose a person to rabies. Mississippi residents must obtain permits to own certain exotic animals considered dangerous. 50-11-1720. It is illegal to sell flesh-eating animals other than dogs, cats and ferrets in South Carolina. It is lawful for anyone to own, possess, control, sell, or otherwise dispose of pheasant eggs within this State or to sell or otherwise dispose of the eggs beyond the borders of the State, under regulations promulgated by the department. - Banned pets: bear, lion, tiger, wolf, gorilla, monkey Other prohibited animals include hyenas, leopards, bears, primates, crocodiles, cobras, and pythons. Several species are not allowed, however: bear, moose, wild turkey, deer, lion, cheetah, wolf, monkey, camel, alligator, monk parakeet, and swan. your CMS. 50-11-1750 . The owner should notify anyone who will be handling the animal's body of the possibility of rabies exposure and the need to use infection barriers such as face masks, goggles, double gloves and fluid-resistant clothing or gowns. Others keep wild/domestic hybrids, which are animals created through the human-forced crossbreeding of a dog or cat with a wild species. Any product offered pursuant to this subsection also must be referred to as being from exotic farm-raised venison or with a similar designation indicating the origin of the product. 50-11-1730 . Authority to promulgate regulations. To report an animal bite or incident between 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, choose your county's office from the map on EA Regional Office pageand contact themfor assistance. 50-16-30. - Banned pets: general wildlife,non-native poisonous snakes Any landowner or licensee desiring to ship domestic game birds or animals beyond the limits of the State during the open season for such game birds or animals shall make application to the department, giving location of property and class and serial number of license held, and, upon the application, if it appears to the department that the shipment is for private, personal, or charitable use and not for sale of the game birds or animals, it may issue to the applicant a tag or label for use in shipping the game birds or animals. They will decide whether the animal will need to be placed under observation and quarantined or euthanized so that its head can be tested for the rabies virus. - Banned pets: orangutans, macaques, mandrills, baboons, hyenas, elephants 13, 1; 2010 Act No. HISTORY: [Derived from former 50-11-1320 (1962 Code 28-387; 1952 Code 28-387; 1942 Code 1786-6; 1932 Code 1778; 1924 (33) 1056; 1952 (49) 2179)]; 1988 Act No. 50-16-20. C. '22 747, 749; Cr. However, unrestricted animals include llamas, bison, ostriches, and alligators, among others. 50-11-1710 . If a legally owned wild animal poses a threat to public safety in some way, law enforcement can confiscate it. (A) A person violating the provisions of this chapter, or any condition of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than six months, or both. Nothing in this chapter prohibits the department or its duly authorized agents from possessing, importing, or releasing wildlife. Alabama has a long list of banned species: the mongoose, jackrabbit, moose, deer, elk, fox, walking catfish, piranha, raccoons from outside of the state, wild rabbits or hare, coyote, skunk, and wild turkey, among others. HISTORY: 1979 Act No. In Virginia, its illegal to own non-native exotic animals that are considered predatory or undesirable as a pet. Unlawful for transportation company to receive for shipment state game birds or animals; exceptions. No person shall knowingly receive for transportation beyond the limits of this State, so transport, cause to be so transported, or have in his possession with the intent to so transport or secure transportation any partridge, grouse, wild turkey, snipe, woodcock, or other game bird or game animal which has been killed or captured in this State except as permitted by Sections 50-1-110, 50-11-1710, and 50-11-1730, and the receipt, transportation, or possession or the causing or securing of transportation of each bird or game animal so killed or captured constitutes a separate offense. Connecticut considers the following animals to be dangerous and, as such, prohibited: the lion, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, ocelot, jaguarundi cat, puma, lynx, bobcat, wolf, coyote, and any species of bear. It is unlawful for any person to buy or barter for sale any wild quail within this State. - Banned pets: mongoose, jackrabbit, moose, deer, elk, fox Those who break the law face a fine of up to $500 and/or a prison sentence up to 30 days. (C) For the purposes of this section, each animal imported in violation of subsection (A) constitutes a separate offense. - Banned pets: lion, tiger, bear, elephant, alligator, monkey, serval Unlawful to keep certain birds or animals in cold storage or refrigerating plants; exceptions; penalties. Some states have exceptions or require owners to obtain permits for particular animals, while a handful of states have no specific requirements for owning wild animals as pets. storytelling. Any person violating this section must be fined twenty-five dollars for each quail so bought or sold or imprisoned for not more than thirty days for each quail so bought or sold. Unfortunately, there are no approved rabies vaccines for exotic pets. The risk depends in part on the site(s) of exposure, amount of virus present, severity of wounds, and whether all the rabies-contaminated tissue is removed before the carcass is handled. - Banned pets: lion, tiger, leopard, jaguar, bear, non-native venomous snake 228, 3, eff June 18, 2012. If rabies symptoms develop during the observation period, the animal will have to be euthanized and the head shipped for testing. Limits on number of game birds or animals that may be shipped to private address in State. Bummer. Importation of Wildlife, Code 1976 50-11-1700 - 1950; 50-16-10 - 70, SD ST 50-11-1700 - 1950; 50-16-10 - 70. 181, 1262. In North Carolina, counties and cities can, by ordinance, regulate, restrict, or prohibit the possession of dangerous animals. Some wild animals are allowed via special permit. It is lawful for any landowner or licensee to ship or carry beyond the limits of this State during any one week not over the bag limit for one day, as provided by law, of any domestic game birds or animals, when he has conformed to the regulations prescribed by the department under this section. 50-16-40 . This site is not a law firm and cannot offer legal advice. Colorado law notes that there is growing interest in the private possession of live wildlife but also considerable confusion over the laws regarding such private possession. The state generally bans owning any species of wildlife native to Colorado, as well as exotic animals. C. '22 736; 1919 (31) 269; 1952 (47) 2179)]; 1988 Act No. as well as image rights, data visualizations, forward planning tools, If your organization is interested in becoming a Stacker Goats with rabies are often aggressive and bleat continuously. The permits cost $10 each. (G) The provisions of this section also do not apply to the sale or purchase of already processed and packaged pet foods or pet treats containing imported exotic farm-raised venison. 561, 1; 1993 Act No. Permit and health certificates are required to bring certain animals into the state. ), among others. 342, 1; 2001 Act No. Application to ship game birds or animals. Horses tend to contract the paralytic form of the disease and may initially show abnormal postures with wobbliness of the hindquarters, frequent whinnying, unexplained aggressiveness (with kicking and biting), and signs of colic. On Jan. 1, 2018, a new law made it illegal to own large cats, apes, or non-native bears. - Banned pets: alligator, crocodile, bat, coyote, fox, raccoon, moose Venomous reptiles, as well as crocodiles, chimpanzees, tigers, lions, jaguars, and leopards are banned in the state. Any person violating this section must be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned one day for each dollar fined or unpaid, either or both. If a farm animal is exposed to a rabid animal, the owner must contact their local public health department immediately. 50-11-1720 . - Banned pets: possession of dangerous animals regulated by cities and counties Wolves, coyotes, peccaries (certain species related to pigs), bison, mountain goats, mountain sheep, bears, turkeys, and furbearers are also banned. There are a few guidelines and C. '22 748; Cr. The label must be of a design and in a form the department prescribes. You can own up to six live native reptiles or amphibians as pets,except for specifically banned species. - Banned pets: big cat species, wolves, jaguars, poisonous life-threatening reptiles 181, 1262. Limits on number of game birds or animals that may be shipped to private address in State. (A) It is unlawful for a person to import, possess, or transport for the purpose of release or to introduce or bring into this State any live wildlife of the following types without a permit from the department: (1) a furbearer, a member of the family Cervidae, a nondomestic member of the families Suidae (pigs), Tayassuidae (peccaries), Bovidae (bison, mountain goat, mountain sheep), coyote, bear, or turkey (genus Meleagris). If the permittee or its employees violate the terms of the permit or this section, the permit is invalid, and the permittee is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Oregon residents must obtain a permit from the State Department of Agriculture to own exotic animalsalthough exemptions are in place for certain situations. 34, 1. Permits are required for some but not all speciesif you own a chinchilla, ferret, llama, sugar glider, camel, or bison, youre in the clear. C. '12 719, 722; 1910 (26) 572; 1919 (31) 269)]; 1988 Act No. 2019 South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Those who break the law face a misdemeanor charge. (F) The provisions of this section do not apply to the sale or purchase of exotic farm-raised venison products that are fully cooked or preserved in a manner allowing for human consumption with no further preparation. - Banned pets: lion, leopard, bobcat, wolf, bear, chimpanzee 71 (H.3539), 2, eff May 17, 2021. 561, 1; 1993 Act No. - Banned pets: cougar, black bear, raccoon, bobcat Special permits are required for exotic animal ownership in Nebraska, but some animals are still not allowed no matter whatnamely,bears, tigers, leopards, wolves, and skunks. Animals including kangaroos, monkeys, foxes, wolves, crocodiles, alligators, and cobras are considered inherently dangerous to humans under state law. 50-16-25 . Other banned animals include weavers, flying foxes, jackrabbits, and raccoon dogs. California law calls out specific wild species that pose a threat to native wildlife, the agriculture interests of the state or to public health or safety.. 211, 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 8, 2010); 2021 Act No. distribution partner, email us at Her mother advocated for the passage of legislation to prevent future deaths by wolf-dogs and other potentially dangerous animals. 50-16-50. For the purpose of this chapter, wildlife means a member of the animal kingdom including without limitation a mammal, fish, bird, amphibian, reptile, mollusk, crustacean, arthropod, or other invertebrate. The level of risk depends in part on where the bite or scratch or wound is located on the animal's body and the severity of those wounds, how much of the rabies virus is present, and whether all contaminated tissue is removed from the animal's body before the carcass is processed. Paralysis eventually occurs and death follows in 12 to 48 hours. Illinois prohibits the ownership of designated dangerous animals with special exceptions for zoos, federally licensed exhibits, circuses, scientific or educational institutions, research laboratories, veterinary hospitals, or animal refuges. The owner must notify USDA Food and Inspection Service (FSIS) meat inspectors if an animal was exposed to rabies - before the animal is slaughtered. But in 2011, the Associated Press reported that the state would not issue any new permitsuntil the existing population of exoticpets thins out over the course of time. On nights, weekends, or holidays, call 1-888-847-0902 (option 2). - Banned Pets: bear, tiger, leopard, wolf, skunk Its illegal to own a wild animal in Wisconsin without a license, with some exemptions. Eating meat from animals that were exposed to rabies but have not yet shown signs of the disease can also be risky. The department may promulgate regulations to effectuate the provisions of this chapter. (B) A permit may be granted only after the investigations and inspections of the wildlife have been made as the department considers necessary and the department approves the possession, transportation, or importation into the State. - Banned pets: beaver, coyote, raccoon, skunk, wolf, venomous reptiles (B) The owner of a permitted food service establishment is responsible for compliance with the terms of the permit and with this section. Sheep have symptoms similar to cattle, and sometimes vigorously pull their wool. Permits are available for $48. Laws vary widely across the country, but all are designed with the intent to protectpublic health and safety from animals considered to be inherently dangerous. 50-16-30 . Dont bring your jaguar to Arizonathe species is banned in the state, though Arizona does allow residents to own certain wild animals as pets as long as they obtain special licenses and permits. We recommend that animals used for production of raw milk be vaccinated for rabies. (E) The Department of Natural Resources may promulgate regulations to enforce the provisions of this section.