– Pets prohibited: skunk, raccoon, venomous reptile In North Dakota, licenses are required for animals that are “indistinguishable from wild, native or endangered to the health of wild and native species” and those that are considered inherent or harmful to the environment. A “Non-Traditional Livestock Advisory Committee” reviews applications for special permits. PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION/PERMITThe section prohibiting the possession of wild animals as pets does not apply to the following persons and organizations with respect to wild animals that are in their possession or that are housed by them solely for purposes other than use as pets: A person who was in legal possession of a potentially dangerous wildlife before July 22, 2007, and anyone who is the rightful owner of the animal, may retain possession of the animal for the rest of the animal`s life. The person has the burden of proof that he killed the animal before the age of 22. July 2007. RCWA of West 16.30.030. Can a gorilla be a pet? Although gorillas share almost 98% of our DNA, they are not good pets. You can see pictures of baby gorillas and think, “How cute! I would love one as a pet! But gorillas can be terrible pets for several reasons. They are much stronger than any person with sharp and long canines that can easily cause injury. Summary: In Washington, all gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, bonobos and gibbons are classified as “potentially dangerous wildlife” that pose “serious risks to the health and safety” of the community.
The Dangerous Wildlife Act makes it illegal for many people and institutions to import, possess and breed all kinds of monkeys. The ban includes a grandfather clause that allows those who legally owned monkeys before the ban to retain ownership of the animals for the rest of their lives. Washington does not list allowed exotic animals, but lists prohibited pets. – Pets prohibited: Bear, Moose, Wild Turkey, Deer, Lion, Cheetah, Wolf, Monkey, Camel, Alligator, Monk Parakeet, Humpback Swan In Maine, a permit is required to own most birds or wildlife. However, several species are not allowed: bear, moose, wild turkey, deer, lion, cheetah, wolf, monkey, camel, alligator, monk parakeet and swan. But emu, domestic ferret, sugar glider and chinchilla are allowed without permission. – Pets prohibited: beaver, coyote, raccoon, skunk, wolf, venomous reptiles Without permission, the inhabitants of Indiana can not own: foxes, raccoons, skunks, wolves, bears, wild cats, venomous reptiles or crocodiles. Permits cost $10 each. In the event of an “emergency”, i.e. the animal is capable of harming another animal, this authorisation may be suspended. No permits are required to have wildlife, including: This table shows the state`s laws relating to the possession of great apes (chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans).
The table divides great ape owners into five general categories: – Prohibited pets: general wildlife, non-native venomous snakes Delaware residents cannot own wildlife that is not native to Delaware or generally found in Delaware without a special permit. Non-native venomous snakes are also expressly prohibited. Those who break the law face a fine of up to $500 and/or jail time of up to 30 days. Certain animals are prohibited as pets if acquired after March 1, 1986, including: A non-commercial wildlife breeder`s permit is required to possess wildlife that are not expressly authorized as pets, including: PROHIBITED AS A RESTRICTED SPECIES, unless there is a permit AND the person owned the animal before 1992 or the animal was legally acquired and possessed before January 1, 1975According to West`s Ann. Cal. Fish & G. Code § 2118, it is illegal to own mammals of the order primates (except humans). Section 2120 empowers the Commission to establish rules relating to authorized possession by means of authorizations. Under these regulations, section § 671.1, permits are only issued to individuals for: Oregon lists certain wildlife as uncontrolled, and therefore these pets do not require a permit: Summary: As a general rule, a state permit is required to import or possess monkeys. The state does not issue permits to keep monkeys as pets. The State issues permits to applicants who are qualified by age and experience and who have appropriate facilities to import and possess monkeys for commercial or scientific purposes.
Beneficiaries must meet strict legal requirements regarding the housing, care, maintenance and use of monkeys. – Pets Prohibited: Lion, leopard, cheetah, wolf, coyote, black bear, grizzly bear, Hawaii brown bear explicitly prohibits the “uncontrolled” introduction of exotic animals that pose “a serious threat to Hawaii`s agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture industry, natural resources and environment.” The law provides for an ad hoc panel of at least three people with expertise in vertebrate biology to decide whether an animal should be included in the list of prohibitions. Colorado allows many types of pets, including: – Forbidden animals: Puma, Black Bear, Raccoon, Bobcat It is illegal to own a wild animal in Wisconsin without a license, with a few exceptions. Permits are not required to possess chipmunks, rats, squirrels, weasels and pocket gophers, among others. The following “large carnivores” cannot be kept as pets: – Pets prohibited: Lion, Tiger, Ocelot, Puma, Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, Chimpanzee, Texas Orangutan requires a registration certificate to possess what it considers dangerous wildlife. If an animal attacks a human, the owner must inform the registry within 48 hours – and if it escapes, immediately. Washington does not have a pet license. – Pets prohibited: Bears, monkeys, wolves and other live wild animals Alaska is one of many states that regulate the possession of exotic animals through permits.
