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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...