ALERT: Virginia native species
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has proposed changes to amend the State regulation (4VAC15-360-10) regarding native reptiles and amphibians (herps). Summary of changes: Changes the possession limit to one (1) individual of any native herp species...
ALERT: North Carolina animal program ban
House Bill 594 (H594) is another “traveling animal act” ban that misleads as to its intention. This bill text is nearly identical to a bill on the opposite side of the country so it is obvious that animal rights groups are pitching this text from state to state. This...ALERT: Lacey Act Amendment 2021
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) has introduced Senate Bill 626 (S626). This is a bill that would reverse the USARK federal lawsuit victory by reinstating the ban on interstate transportation of species listed as injurious under the Lacey Act. The bill would also...ALERT: California
UPDATE 5/20/21: SB376 is dead for this session. California Senate Bill 376 (SB376) was introduced by Senator Henry Stern as a placeholder bill in February and the text was just posted on March 4. SB376 would: 1. Require the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to ban...Become A member
