Here's the Florida regs.. Ones i have on my pc that is atm....
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1. Chapter 372.921, F.S., Exhibition and Sale of Wildlife
The purpose of this Statute is to ensure humane treatment and sanitary
surroundings for wild animals kept in captivity for public display or sale.
It charges the Commission with licensing those who desire to offer wildlife
for sale, or exhibit them for a fee or otherwise. Applicants for permits
must
show the place, number, and type of wildlife they plan to possess. Caging
facilities are subject to inspection prior to authorization and applicants
must have the required experience. License fees range from $5 for up to 10
animals and $25 for over 10 animals. Commercial operations are generally
characterized by: (1) a regular media advertising campaign; (2) signs,
billboards, or flyers advertising commercial wildlife services or operations;
(3) regular "open for business" hours; and (4) written business is conducted
on printed letterhead paper, indicating the name of the company.
2. Chapter 372.922, F.S., Personal Possession of Wildlife
All individuals planning to possess wildlife for "personal use" (as opposed
to commercial use) listed in Class II of Rule 68A-6.002 must submit a $100
permit fee per annum and meet the experience and facility qualifications
as
outlined in 68A-6.0022.
(B) Applicable Regulations
1. Rule 68A-6.0011, Possession of Wildlife in Captivity; Permit Requirements
The purpose of this Rule is to provide the basic foundation for the legal
possession of wildlife. It specifies that no person shall possess native
or
nonnative wildlife except by license/permit, or as otherwise authorized by
the Commission. Facilities operating solely as research facilities and
licensed under the Federal Animal Welfare Act are exempt from the provisions
of Commission wildlife rules. Also, those entities ranching ratites (ostrich,
emu, rhea, cassowary) for meat, hides, or skins are exempt.
2. Rule 68A-6.002, Categories of Captive Wildlife
For the purpose of public safety, wildlife has been divided into several
categories or classes that help define the behavioral characteristics inherit
in wild animals. Because husbandry and security issues vary according to
the
size and temperament of the species, applicants must meet certain
qualifications specific to the class of wildlife desired. Each class also
has
specific requirements for caging construction and safety access. This Rule
defines the different wildlife classes. Class I, II, and III wildlife species
are defined. Class I wildlife are dangerous species and (i.e., lions, tigers,
chimpanzees) that may not be kept as personal pets and may only be possessed
for exhibition or other bona-fide uses under Chapter 372.921, F.S. Class
II
wildlife is potentially dangerous (i.e., cougars, wolves, macaques) and may
only be possessed for exhibition or sale and by experienced private
individuals who can qualify to possess them for personal use under Chapter
372.921 and Rule 68A-6.0022. Class III wildlife includes all wildlife not
listed as I or II.
3. Rule 68A-6.0021, Possession or Transfer of Class I Wildlife as Personal
Use Wildlife; Transfer of Wildlife
This Rule is designed to help ensure the welfare of wildlife and the public
through the tracking of animal sales. It is unlawful for any person to buy,
sell or transfer wildlife to or from an unpermitted entity within Florida.
Sellers must record and maintain certain information on those who purchase
wildlife. The information must be made available for inspection by Commission
employees upon request.
4. Rule 68A-6.0022, Possession of
NOTE: IT IS ILLEGAL TO CONFINE WILDLIFE IN CAGES OR ENCLOSURES WHICH CONTAIN
MORE INDIVIDUAL ANIMALS, OR ARE SMALLER IN DIMENSION THAN SPECIFIED, OR NOT
EQUIPPED AS REQUIRED (EXCEPT AS DEFINED UNDER RULE 68A-6.0041, EXEMPTIONS
TO
STANDARD CAGING REQUIREMENTS). IN ADDITION, THOSE ENTITIES LICENSED OR
PERMITTED TO POSSESS WILDLIFE PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 1997, ARE "GRANDFATHERED"
AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO MEET THE NEW CAGING SPECIFICATIONS UNTIL JANUARY
1,
2000.
3) Persons possessing any captive wildlife for purposes of public display
or
sale shall obtain a permit as specified in s. 372.921, F.S.
THIS IS IF NOT BEING DISPLAYED!!!
(2) No permit shall be required to possess the following wildlife for
personal use, unless possession of a species is otherwise regulated by other
rules of the Commission:
(a) Reptiles, amphibians (nonvenomous, unprotected)
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