Lacey Act amendments included in House report

Lacey Act amendments included in House report

Lacey Act amendments regarding injurious species are included in a report (read it at https://usark.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/23-reset-prevent-rebuild-report-with-lacey.pdf) from the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States...

FWC Comment Deadline!

Shared from USARK Florida: We encourage every Florida animal owner to email the Commissioners regarding the “whitelist” proposal that will be heard during the May 11 Commission meeting. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 on Friday, May 5. Please remember to be civil...
Lacey Act amendments included in House report

New York: additional species ban

UPDATE 4/14/23: A hearing has just been scheduled for Monday, April 17 at 12:30. Location: Capitol Building room 123 CAP, State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224 Senate Bill 6211 makes some changes to the “wild animal” law in New York. It is...

Suspension – All Commercial Trade in CITES species with Mexico

NOTICE TO THE WILDLIFE IMPORT/EXPORT COMMUNITY Subject: CITES Trade Suspension – All Commercial Trade in CITES species with Mexico Background: The Endangered Species Act prohibits trade in specimens contrary to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered...
Lacey Act amendments included in House report

ALERT: Houghton, MI

The Houghton City Council has proposed an animal ordinance covering many species, including chickens and bees. There is a rather vague definition for “exotic animal” (see below) that could lead to enforcement on some commonly kept animals. Bird feeding and...
Lacey Act amendments included in House report

ALERT: Illinois Animal Program Ban

UPDATE 3/10: The bill was sent to the Rules Committee (Illinois Rule 19(a)). UPDATE 3/1: HB3695 has been placed on the hearing agendas on both March 7 and March 9. Now is the time to voice your opposition by submitting a “Witness Slip.” Do so at both links...