Lawsuit Update, Illinois Bill, Salmonella… 4.27.14

Lawsuit Update On 4/26/2014, the Court denied the Government’s motion to dismiss and is allowing USARK the opportunity to file an amended complaint. In other words, the case will not be thrown out and will proceed: “Accordingly, Defendant’s Motion to...

Louisiana SB 631

Louisiana SB 631 would require anyone seeking to receive a turtle farming license to first complete a three 3-year apprenticeship from a currently licensed Louisiana turtle farmer. The bill was introduced in the Senate on 4/1/14. You can read the text of the bill...

2014: Wisconsin Assembly Bill 703

Wisconsin Assembly Bill 703 Action Alert Status: No longer active. This bill has died in committee. Read below before using the quick ACTION ALERT form at www.usark.org/campaign/wisconsin-assembly-bill-703/. Wisconsin Assembly Bill 703 was introduced January 31, 2014...

West Virginia SB 371 This bill was introduced January 16, 2014 and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. According to the bill: “It is the intent of the State of West Virginia to protect the public against health and safety risks that wild and exotic...

Cat Ex Alert, NARBC Anaheim Recap, Sacramento Reptile Show

The NARBC crew held another great show in Anaheim, CA. Bob Ashley and Brian Potter hosted a Saturday night auction that raised over $14,000 for USARK and PIJAC. The auction was sponsored by Sponsored by Zoo Med, Gourmet Rodent, Timberline, Reptiles by Mack, Reptiles...

Cat Ex update and USARK in D.C.

USARK President Phil Goss traveled to Washington, D.C. last week. In addition to meetings, strengthening relationships with our allies and tireless networking, USARK sat as one of five witnesses for a hearing concerning the USFWS categorical exclusion proposal. Three...