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Details of the new Alabama Law
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by Sal on July 6, 2001
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Ok, I got the regulation that outlines the new law making venomous reptile illegal in Alabama. It is in Regulation 2001-WFF-2. Rule 220-2-.26 Section 7 states "It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, sell, offer for sale, import, or release any non-indigenous venomous reptile in or into the State of Alabama except by written permssion of a designated employee of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources authorized by the Director of the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries to issue such permits." The new "regulation shall become effective on the 36th day after filing with the Legislative Reference Service." The regulation was signed on 18 June so the enforcement date is 25 July. The details of the permit situation have not been worked out, but must be done by the 25th. Possession of venomous reptiles native to Alabama will not be illegal. Hope this clears up any confusion.
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RE: Details of the new Alabama Law
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by wlspencer on July 18, 2001
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First, let me say that I owe Sal an apology. My replies to his original msg came across as sarcasm. They were meant to, given the way rumors spread like wildfire (without fact) on this website. Second, let me say that his last posting was correct, almost word for word, (although I haven't verified the regulation, rule and section numbers), for what is fact, based on what was given me by the proper authorities. Name, phone number and E-Mail address for the Assistant Chief of Enforcement will follow, and he gave me permission to quote him. This is what he told me today on the phone.....
Any venomous reptile not native to the STATE OF ALABAMA is prohibited. Sale, resale or possesion for sale is also prohibited without a permit. If you own a venomous reptile not native to the state of Alabama, You will have (he wasn't certain, but thought 90 days) to sell this animal or get a permit to keep it. This permit will be issued after an appointed official of his office, along with a biologist, certifies your enclosure, habitat, ability to maintain this animal, etc. meets their requirements. This permit will be valid till the animals death. It is then null and void. You may not replace it with anything not native to the state of Alabama. Reptile dealers have the same opportunity, they must liquidate their inventory, or get a permit for possesion within the (90 day period, if this is what they decide, again, he wasn't sure). Once all permitted, non-indigenous reptiles/animals are dead, there will be no more non-indigenous (to Alabama) venomous reptiles allowed in this great state.
I am a supporter of active legislation. I, however, hate re-active legislation. This is what happens when people like ??? HorsesAs?, I mean Horsely are irresponsible.... My second favorite PitViper is the Atrox, and it will be illegal as well. If you have questions, don't E-mail me, instead, Gene Houston, Assistant Chief of Enforcment,
Alabama Dept. of Conservation / Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Law Enforcement Section personally said to contact him, or his office. Here is the address.
E-Mail Assistant Chief Gene Houston
ghouston@dcnr.state.al.us
Or contact:
Alabama Dept. of Conservation / Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Law Enforcement Section
64 N. Union Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1456
(334) 242-3467
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