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Va state legislation regarding venomous species
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by Atrox788 on May 5, 2009
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Hi guys,
Ive been out of the loop for awhile. Cinsidering all of the new laws being passed, seemingly daily I was curious, did Va pass a ban....yet? LOL
Thanks for any input guys.
J
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RE: Va state legislation regarding venomous specie
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by Iguanaverde90 on May 5, 2009
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Virginia State Laws Governing Private Possession of Exotic Animals
View Map• 4 VAC 15-30-10 - Possession, importation, sale, etc., of wild animals.
Under the authority of §§ 29.1-103 and 29.1-521 of the Code of Virginia it shall be unlawful to take, possess, import, cause to be imported, export, cause to be exported, buy, sell, offer for sale, or liberate within the Commonwealth any wild animal unless otherwise specifically permitted by law or regulation. Unless otherwise stated, for the purposes of identifying species regulated by the board, when both the scientific and common names are listed, the scientific reference to genus and species will take precedence over common names.
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• 4 VAC 15-30-40 - Importation requirements, possession and sale of nonnative (exotic) animals. A. Permit required. A special permit is required and may be issued by the department, if consistent with the department's fish and wildlife management program, to import, possess, or sell those nonnative (exotic) animals listed below that the board finds and declares to be predatory or undesirable within the meaning and intent of § 29.1-542 of the Code of Virginia, in that their introduction into the Commonwealth will be detrimental to the native fish and wildlife resources of Virginia:
AMPHIBIANS:
Order Family Genus/Species Common Name
Anura Buforidae Bufo marinus Giant or marine toad*
Pipidae Xenopus spp. Tongueless or African clawed frog
Caudata mbystomatidae Ambystoma tigrium Mavortium Barred tiger salamander
A. t. Diaboli Gray tiger
A. t. Melanostictum Blotched tiger Salamander
REPTILES:
Order Family Genus/Species Common Name
Squamata Alligatoridae All Species Alligators, Caimans*
Colubridae Boiga irregularis Brown tree snake*
Crocodylidae All Species Crocodiles*
Gavialidae All Species Gavials*
B. Temporary possession permit for certain animals. Notwithstanding the permitting requirements of subsection A, a person, company or corporation possessing any nonnative (exotic) animal, designated with an asterisk (*) in subsection A, prior to July 1, 1992, must declare such possession in writing to the department by January 1, 1993. This written declaration shall serve as a permit for possession only, is not transferable, and must be renewed every five years. This written declaration must include species name, common name, number of individuals, date or dates acquired, sex (if possible), estimated age, height or length, and other characteristics such as bands and band numbers, tattoos, registration numbers, coloration, and specific markings. Possession transfer will require a new permit according to the requirements of this subsection.
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RE: Va state legislation regarding venomous specie
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by jared on May 5, 2009
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J money, No there is no ban statewide in VA> There are restrictions and bans in place in certain localities and city limits (Ie Norfolk it is illegal to keep ANYTHING, Va beach you can keep whatever you want). There are some permits you need to acquire to keep, and another if you plan on vending and yet another if you plan on exhibiting to the public. The ladies who write up the permits with game and fisheries are very nice and will be happy to work with you. Otherwise you are in the clear. Hows life goin in the big city btw?
Jared
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