Class Osteichthyes: (A) Order Cypriniformes (suborder Characoidei): Family Characidae (tetra, piranha): genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Taddyella, Rooseveltiella, Pygopristis (Piranhas) — All species; If an animal is not prohibited or does not require a permit, it may be kept as a pet. However, no person may own more than 6 animals of any kind and not more than 25 wild animals at a time. Coatimundi bred in captivity can be kept as pets, but proof of legal acquisition is required. No county west of the Pecos River with a population of less than 25,000 requires a permit. Do I need a permit to possess, import or export a piranha? You do not need our permission to possess or import or export piranha (Serrasalmus sp.) non-commercially to the United States. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 671: Unlawful to import, transport, or possess live specimens without authorization BANS Possession, transportation, and shipment of wildlife, except as required by law. (Piranhas are not on the list, so illegal to own). In some states where piranha is legal, there are local regulations that prohibit piranha. 8-13. (a);(7) It is illegal for a person to own, breed, buy or sell, barter or attempt to harbour the following exotic or wild animals: Piranha fish It is illegal to take or take wildlife from a wildlife farm without a permit. Illegal to invade a private pond. Some of the above states do not reflect the Fish & Wildlife Rule Making Authority, which may ban piranhas in some states where they appear to be legal. Chapter 3.
The following live aquatic organisms may not be introduced, sold, possessed in aquariums or in any other way: (1) Subfamily Serrasalminae – Piranha, Piraya, Piraeus or Tiger Characine. The import or possession of piranhas of the subfamily: Serrasalminae, genera Serrasalmus, Serrasalmo, Pygocentrus, Teddyella, Roosevetiella and Pygopristus is prohibited – discretionary authorization of the Commissioner. I was fortunate enough to convince an Oregon judge and the Oregon State Legislature to revoke the banned status of piranhas in the state of Oregon. To find out how this was done, go to my VIEW search pages. You can also read how modern scientists see the piranha today. SEE Pennsylvania does not list exotic animals that are legal to own without a license. Permits are required for the importation, transportation and possession of illegally possessed wildlife. Permits are required for the importation of legal pets listed in Section 4-71-6.5 of the Hawaii Bylaws.
These animals are subject to quarantine rules before being legally distributed to their owners. It is illegal to possess dangerous regulated animals, including: Subfamily Serrasalminae (including Serrasalmus spp., Pygocentrus spp., Pygopristis spp., Rooseveltiella spp.) No permits are granted for the species Piranha or Pirambeba (subfamily Serrasalminae). You will need to import or export your piranha through a specific port, unless you have obtained a port exemption. You must notify the EWS wildlife inspection office at the port of entry or exit at least 48 hours in advance, submit our declaration form to wildlife inspectors and obtain our authorization prior to export or at the time of importation. Click here for information on the commercial import and export of wildlife. c. Ornamental or tropical aquarium fish of varieties normally accepted for international shipping, excluding green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris), white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), migratory catfish (family Claridae), boreal hoop (Amia calva), gars (family Lepiostidae), piranhas (Serrasalmus sp., Rosseveltiella sp. Pygocentrus sp.), red (Scardinus erythropthalmus), ide (Leuciscus idus), grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) and snakeheads or porcelain fish (Channa sp.).
(3-23/94). It is illegal to transport, buy, possess or sell living persons from Piranha. Maybe you`ve always wanted to own a pet monkey, or you`re wondering if it`s legal for your neighbor to have that cougar in their yard. Luckily for your curiosity, every state has exotic animal laws that allow, restrict, or prohibit the ownership of certain animal species. The following article describes some of these state laws in more detail. Pets or pets are not allowed in dormitories. Fish, with the exception of piranhas and Oscars, are allowed. Non-native raccoons can be kept as pets with proper veterinary inspection and proof of legal ownership. Wooden rattlesnakes and eastern copper heads can only be kept as pets if they are legally taken from the wild and require a venomous snake license.
Pet owners are limited to a wooden rattlesnake. No live piranha may be released into the wild except by the national wildlife authority responsible for the release area or by persons who have obtained prior written permission from that authority. Some states also allow the possession and transportation of piranha. Some imported birds must have legal import documents, which excludes them from the need for a licence, including: family Characidae; Catoprion (all species of genus) Pygocentrus (all species of genus); Piranha, Serrasalminae – Piranha, (all species of the subfamily except species of the following genera: Colossoma, pacu; metynnis, silver dollar; Myleus, silver dollar; Myloplus, Myloplus; and Mylossoma, pacu). Serrasalmo (all species of the genus), Serrasalmus (all species of the genus). A non-commercial wildlife licence is required to possess wildlife that is not specifically permitted as pets, including: Piranha Group: Serrasalmus spp., Pygocentrus spp., Rooseveltiella spp., Catoprion spp. All aquarium fish may be kept without a licence, with the exception of species that are categorically not exempted in accordance with 321 CMR 9.01 (3), and with the exception that the following species are prohibited without a licence. Dangerous animals cannot be pets unless the grandfather is present. These animals include: 01.
Restrictions on import, export, transport or sale. The import, export, transportation or sale of the following products does not require a permit issued by the Department of Fisheries and Hunting: (3-23.94) Maryland allows certain animals to be kept as pets without a permit, including: Permits are required for certain animals, including: Certain animals are prohibited as pets if they are acquired after March 1, 1986, including: PERMITS required for the importation, possession, transfer, sale, barter, trade or temporary display of exotic pests. Wild animals acquired and registered before 31.12.07 and microchipped before 01.09.07 are allowed as pets as long as they are registered with the state and a long list of requirements has not been violated. Some exotic animals are not considered wild and can therefore be pets without a permit, including: Prohibited animals may benefit from acquired rights if they have been registered with the Animal Inspectorate before 01.01.2018. Oregon prohibits pets for “exotic animals” unless the owner obtained a valid permit for exotic animals in Oregon before 2010. No new permits will be issued. Exotic animals are: Tennessee divides animals into classes. To have a Class I pet, you must provide information to the state and obtain a permit. Class I animals include: Washington bans certain pets as pets for a variety of reasons. Washington considers some animals too dangerous to keep as pets, including: More than 100 different species can be kept in Arkansas without a permit, including: The following table lists examples of exotic animals prohibited and permitted in each state, as well as licensing laws and important laws.
REGISTRATION with the Department of Animal Industries that breed, possess or control domestic animals (fallow deer, elk, reindeer – excluding red deer) on farms or ranches for breeding or use or keep them in captivity. These activities are considered agricultural activities and these deer are considered livestock.