1. sarroca808 said: all chams are illegal in Hawaii. But what about a possum? 4-A. There are animals you can keep as pets, but there are also animals that are banned as pets. al. EXEMPT: <]/Prev 705225>> Statutes 12507, 12509, 12512, 12551A, 12556, 12609-A, 12611; Code of Maine Rules 09-137 Sec. Is it the best idea? )LZ Q5_44s !8 iY & AAW F~7)l;]b:X0!AAzL{{K%F0. `{@oF1 /m`7`ax O43 Maine is located in the northeastern United States. 5. BANS possession, breeding and selling of deer, bear, moose, wild turkeys and hybrids and nuisance animals along with import of wild turkeys and hybrids. Its close to that season and you might think that it might be a good idea to capture one of the many wild turkeys roaming about, take it home, fatten it up and enjoy the labors of your work during the holidays. 3. These animals may or may not be lawful at the point of origin, but illegal to bring in to Maine. The following provisions apply to escaped wildlife. 3. Repealed. E. A wildlife rehabilitation permit, which allows the holder to possess debilitated or orphaned wildlife and rehabilitate that wildlife and release it into the wild as soon as the wildlife is rehabilitated or euthanize that wildlife in accordance with humane euthanization procedures if rehabilitation and release are not possible. If you live in Alaska, California, Hawaii, or New York City, you might have to move if you want to own one of these adorable critters. A person who violates subsection 1 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. The types of animals you can own varies drastically by each state, with Florida having way cooler animals on the list than what could safely survive here in the Pine Tree State. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. they will soon grow to be strong, fast, intelligent omnivorous animal. Except as provided in subsection 4, an owner or keeper of a cat over 3 months of age must have that cat vaccinated against rabies. Mar 27, 2010. A person may not export, sell or otherwise use for commercial purposes any animal captured under this subsection unless the person holds an applicable permit for that use. For purposes of this paragraph, "commits bestiality" means that a person: (1) Engages in a sexual act with an animal for the purpose of that person's sexual . Permit to transport wildlife for breeding and advertising. Laws 2017, c. 205, 26, eff. Prohibition; penalties. D. Require humane harvest, confinement and disposal methods. Laws 2017, c. 205, 19, eff. According to 7 MRS 3911, "it is unlawful for any dog, licensed or unlicensed, to be at large, except when used for hunting." 7 MRS 3907 defines "at large" to be "off the premises of the owner and not under the control of any person whose personal presence and attention would reasonably control the . A mobile home park may charge up to three months' rent. The states in which you can legally own a skunk include Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The ADA and Maine's public accommodations law allow a public accommodation to exclude your service animal if it poses a direct threat to health and safety (or example, if your dog is aggressively barking and snapping at other customers, the facility can kick the dog out). They are also pretty fast, they can run 35 miles per hour for short while, and steadily go 20 miles in an hour. 0 Nov. 1, 2017; 2021, c. 54, 10, eff. While some states are accepting of these little birds, others banned them altogether. I want to add some cool shrimpies to my tank and not sure what my options are. Issuance. "Wildlife exhibit" means a place where wildlife is kept in captivity, either in an enclosure or by tether, upon any street or highway or upon land, public or private, for the evident purpose of exhibition or attracting trade. In others, they are prohibited. Nov. 1, 2017, 12159 . The permit expires one year from the date of issuance. Exhibition, propagation or export or sale for commercial purposes is prohibited without a permit. Black bass, landlocked salmon, pickerel, togue, trout and white perch must be commercially produced or imported.Issues the following fish permits: (12 Maine Rev. But with a lack of acceptance of keeping these gliders as pets, finding food and nectar that fits into their strict diet can be difficult. Coley Emde Have nurtured domestic and exotic pets forever! Complaints received via email must contain the reporting party's name and phone number; the name of the animal owner, (if known), a physical address, a description of the animals and the type of complaint. endstream endobj 170 0 obj <>stream Each day a person violates this subsection that person commits a Class E crime for which a minimum fine of $50 and an amount equal to twice the applicable license fee must be imposed. Have you always wanted a tiger in your backyard, or maybe an alligator in your pond? Affected species. June 8, 2011; 2017, c. 205, 22, 23, eff. Because the temperature is quite high, you need a chiller, cooler, or aquarium fan because axolotls can only live at cool temperatures. Notification: When the commissioner approves or denies a request for review of categorization, a written notification will be sent to the applicant. Notwithstanding subsection 1-A, a reptile, amphibian or invertebrate that is native to the State and not listed by the department as threatened or endangered or as a species of special concern may be captured from the wild in the State and possessed without a permit. No Chickadee? Other monkeys should be legal. 2003, c. 414, A-2; 2003, c. 655, B-206, eff. Permit required. Unless you have a hunting permit for these you can enjoy them in taxidermy form and or in your stomach. Taking reptiles and amphibians from the wild, 12161 . Whats better than that? Do not assume that animals for sale in other states, including those states adjacent to Maine, are lawful in Maine. Issuance for unpermitted wildlife. Today in Miami, police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who left the scene of an accident where a 33-year-old martial arts instructor was left to die. According to the Humane Society, Agricultural and environmental officials have expressed concern that released or escaped hamsters could establish wild colonies and damage crops and native plants and animals. Despite this, hamsters make for great first pets, says Hanna. care . A. Establish a season, including daily and season possession limits; and. Each day a person violates this subsection that person commits a Class E crime. Statutes 12152), BANS keeping hunted and trapped upland game and furbearers alive except as allowed under the captive wildlife laws and for beagle clubs. Some towns may have municipal ordinances which prohibit certain invertebrates such as scorpions, tarantulas or other venomous spiders, or which further regulate the keeping of animals which the Department otherwise allows. You can also raise your big cat in Pennsylvania, Montana and Texas but you will need a permit. 2. The commissioner may issue a written permit to any person permitting that person to release into the wild captive, raised or imported wildlife. Rulemaking. Email us, Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, Rulemaking Proposals Open to Public Comment, Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Reptiles and Amphibians, Rare, Threatened, & Endangered Invertebrates, Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Rule Chapter 7 on Captive Wildlife (MS Word), Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Laws contained in 12 M.R.S. 1. Unclassified Species: A person may not possess any species that has not been categorized. A category 1 restricted species importation permit, which allows the holder to import wildlife that is endangered or threatened or presents a risk to humans into the State. Raising a Pet Raccoon. 1. 4. EXEMPT: (Code of Maine Rules 09-137 Ch. Learn about the laws pertaining to the possession of wildlife in Maine before acquiring an animal or bringing one into the state when you move. Animals are hit regularly by vehicles. Ratites must test negative for avian influenza in last 30 days. There obviously have to be written laws on this for the safety of us and the animals and if there weren't legislation in place, it would be a madhouse. 5 MRS 4592 prohibits discrimination against a person's use of a service animal in public places and specifically states, "This subsection does not apply to an assistance animal as defined in section 4553, D. A statement from an approved veterinarian, from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources or from the conservation department of the state from which the pheasants are imported certifying that they are from flocks that have been tested for pullorum and typhoid, show no evidence of tuberculosis or other infectious or contagious disease and have not been exposed to such disease during the 6 months prior to importation. 0000008958 00000 n ; Code of Maine Rules 09-137 Ch. Baby moose, also called calfs, can out run humans when they are barely a week old! "Wildlife" includes wild animals and wild birds. 0000004636 00000 n 7. Many species also prey on birds and their eggs, increasing the threat to our endangered native birds. The goal of these laws is to protect the interests of wildlife, the public and our natural resources. Laws 2015, c. 301, 28, eff. Maintain updated inspection provisions for applicants attempting to acquire a permit to possess or introduce, import and possess fish or wildlife in captivity; B. Regulations for Wildlife in Captivity. Importers shall, when requesting a permit, provide the commissioner with the following: A. New World camelids require import permit and test negative for brucellosis, TB and bluetongue. 2. Permit to possess wildlife in captivity, 12153 . A dog owner or keeper shall pay a fee of $11 to the municipal clerk or dog licensing agent for each dog 6 months of age or older and capable of producing young. Importation into the State of a reptile, amphibian or invertebrate exempted under this subsection is prohibited without a permit. Be wary of animals advertised for sale on the Internet or in newspapers. 3. ; Code of Maine Rules 09-137 Ch. June 16, 2020; 2019, c. 652, 1, eff. They are illegal in Maine because they are NOT native to Maine and would likely supplant our native Salamanders in the available habitat, at least until the winter freeze. 71. Statutes 6971 et. Permit types; application fees; permit fees. Our altruistic state cares too much about our wildlife and one another to put anything or anyone in harms way. al. The man was fined $10,000 and was ordered to pay $1,843 in restitution to Maine. 2003, c. 414, A-2; 2003, c. 655, B-203, eff. BANS taking, possessing, taking and transporting endangered and threatened species except educational or scientific purposes or enhance recovery or survival. Most slow lorises are captured directly from the wild from Northeast India and South Asia, and so having one as a pet is rather unethical. 0000005159 00000 n Adorable and illegal: Baby red-eared slider turtles highlight Maine's issues with illegal pets. Required for cats. In other states, you'll need a permit, registration or both. (12 Maine Rev. Most breeders require you to make a deposit on a kit and will send you the raccoon while the animal is young and still bottle feeding. They are classified as exotic animals in the US and are native to Australia and New Guinea. 41 State House Station Nov. 1, 2017; 2017, c. 285, 2, eff. Whose Ghost Inside Andys Old Port Pub in Portland? The commissioner may issue a permit to anyone permitting that person to take and transport within the limits of the State wildlife taken in the State for breeding or advertising purposes. Penalty. Department issues these other captive wildlife permits: Law: 12 Maine Rev. The department shall respond to requests under Title 7, section 3911-B, subsection 3 for assistance in capturing and disposing of an animal suspected of being a wolf hybrid. ), black-crowned night heron, least bittern, Herp: box turtle, black racer, Blandings turtle, Insects: Edwards hairstreak, Hessels hairstreak, Katahdin arctic, Juniper hairstreak, rapids clubtail, cobblestone tiger beetle, Frigga fritillary, Mammals: Northern bog lemming, Eastern small-footed bat, Birds: razorbill, Atlantic puffin, Harlequin duck, Arctic tern, upland sandpiper, common gallinule, great cormorant (breeding pop. The department may pursue genetic testing to determine if the animal is a wolf or wolf hybrid. A person may not allow wildlife in captivity to escape that person's possession or control in violation of: (1) Rules adopted pursuant to subsection 5; or. 0000103478 00000 n BANS possession, breeding and selling of deer, bear, moose, wild turkeys and hybrids and nuisance animals along with import of wild turkeys and hybrids.Maine classifies all other wildlife in captivity except fish as either unregulated, prohibited, restricted or unclassified. ANN 32-1301-32-1312, it is illegal to possess or breed any dangerous regulated animal. 4 & 7. But before you think about bringing a new pet into your family, you should know that Maine does have rules against keep certain animals . Which Countries Have Banned Plastic Bags? Cats, dogs, birds and fish always top the list but here in Maine, people share their space with all kinds of amazing creatures. There are five types of eels you can legally own in Maine with no permit, including the half-banded spiny, peacock, zig-zag, fire, and marbled swamp eels. Establish daily and season possession limits; and. 71. Tired of the COVID 19 coronavirus outbreak? The rules must, at a minimum, include the list of unrestricted, nonnative species as provided in paragraph B, a category of wildlife that is endangered or threatened or presents a risk to humans, a category of wildlife that requires special housing or care and a category of prohibited species for which a permit is not issued under any circumstances. 1031 . The laws in each state are unique. All species other than those listed in paragraph A not included on a list of unregulated, nonnative species that is maintained by the commissioner to facilitate the issuance of importation permits; and. Cats, dogs, birds and fish always top the list but here in Maine, people share their space with all kinds of amazing creatures. 5 8 Related Topics Fish tank Pet fish Pet Animals and Pets 8 comments Best Add a Comment A restaurant owner in Freeport, Maine, has been forced to give up his pet koi giant goldfish to the game warden. It requires a special commitment to ensure proper care and welfare. 0000009645 00000 n (Code of Maine Rules 09-137 Sec. Information as to the number of pheasants to be imported; C. Information whether or not the birds are live or dressed; and. Under KAN. STAT. Applicants shall bear the burden of proof in proving that a species belongs in the requested category. It has unique requirements for housing or care that cannot be provided outside of professionally designed and operated facilities. 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Why? It would be so cool to have a moose as a pet. 72. Oct. 18, 2021. B. The departments of food and agriculture, fish, and wildlife and health services are mandated to follow Section 671, and Title 14, which the California code of nature has stated. A. Check it out. 6)REQUIREMENTS:General: (12 Maine Rev. The following fees apply to a permit under this paragraph: