Summary: Oklahoma does not have a law specifically targeting great apes; Instead, it is illegal for a person to own a monkey in the state of Oklahoma under the state`s Endangered Species Act. Great apes are generally protected from deliberate abuse and neglect by the state`s anti-cruelty law. Unlike many other states, the law does not exempt scientific research institutions from its provisions. Have you ever wondered if owning an exotic monkey or maybe a tiger is legal? Is there a little teddy bear you`ve been dreaming about since you were young? The only states that allow you to own a monkey are: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois (with special permits), Kansas (with special permits), Louisiana, Maine (with special permits), Massachusetts (with special permits), Missouri (with special permits), New Hampshire (with special permits), North Carolina (with special permits), Ohio (with special permits), Oklahoma (with special permits), Pennsylvania (with special permits), Pennsylvania (with special permits), Pennsylvania (with special permits), Pennsylvania (with special permits), Special permits), South Carolina (with special permits), Texas, Utah (with special permits), Virginia, and West Virginia. For example, crocodiles are illegal in most states. Venomous reptiles such as cobras, branch snakes, and mambas are also illegal in many states. Some states have not completely banned monkeys as pets. These states have some sort of law or restriction that those who want to keep monkeys as pets must abide by. At the time of that 2012 letter, Arizona, Indiana, Mississippi and Tennessee all have partial bans on owning monkeys. These bans make it illegal to own monkeys, but not monkeys. Tennessee residents can have any type of monkey except a baboon, and monkeys are not allowed. In Arizona, all monkeys are allowed, but monkeys are not. In Indiana, you can have monkeys and great apes, but you must have a permit for monkeys.
Mississippi allows all monkeys except baboons and macaques and prohibits all types of monkeys. Florida and Texas allow some types of monkeys but ban others. These laws are evolutionary, so check your own state`s statutes if you`re considering having a monkey as a pet. If you live in a state where pet monkeys are legal or restricted with proper permits, it`s important to understand that monkeys are wild animals, no matter how tame they may seem. While there are no federal regulations for primate ownership, each state really does its own thing. There are states like Arizona that don`t regulate monkey ownership at all, and others, like West Virginia, that ban very specific types of monkeys. There are several basic laws and regulations governing exotic pet ownership in Iowa. Since 2007, all pets (including cats and dogs) must be allowed. Other dangerous animals that require a permit include bears, hyenas, monkeys, elephants, rhinos and reptiles.
However, wolves and hybrid dogs are legal as long as they are not dangerous. The state also has a special provision for wolves and dogs, but only if they are from four generations. 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. Indiana is one of the most forgiving states; It does not prohibit animals, but you will need permits for most of them. You will need permits for Class I squirrels and non-domestic rabbits, Class II mammals and dangerous Class III exotic animals, including big cats, bears, wolves, hyenas, venomous reptiles, gorillas, Burmese pythons, anacondas and more. You don`t need permits for common pets, including exotic animals like sugar gliders, ferrets, savannah cats, foxes, prairie dogs, raccoons and skunks. In at least 19 states, it is also illegal to own a shoe suit. These hybrid cats were created by breeding jungle cats and domestic cats. They are about twice as large as the typical domestic cat and very active. It takes time to walk your cat regularly and give her other forms of exercise, otherwise they can become destructive. Many develop gluten allergies, so their food can be expensive.
Even the strictest states will benefit from exemptions from the ban on exotic animal ownership. Zoos or circuses are cases where exotic animals may be allowed in the state. Scientific or educational purposes may also be permitted as they are not considered private property. The rules for owning camels, llamas and alpacas are relatively lenient in most states. California, Utah, and Colorado are all states with sweeping bans that allow camelids. Camels, in particular, have been domesticated and are generally well trained. Capturing Bengal tigers and breeding them with a domestic cat reduces the genetic population of this animal in the wild and further reduces its chances of survival as a species. Although Bengal`s wild populations have increased somewhat in recent years, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) still considers them threatened. 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. Some states also require a minimum age to adopt a monkey or have a certain number of volunteer hours that work with monkeys to qualify to keep a monkey as a pet. Permits are required for the importation, transportation and possession of illegally possessed wildlife.
Ohio residents cannot have more than four of each species of collectible reptiles or native wild amphibians to collect. Service spider monkeys are allowed. The Arizona administrative code states that it is illegal to possess non-domestic dogs and cats, primates (except non-infant primates which are free of zoonoses), alligators, crocodiles, poisonous snakes, and many others. Special permits may be issued to specific individuals or groups to keep these animals if the application falls under the categories of education, public health, commercial photography, wildlife rehabilitation or wildlife management. If you want to import wildlife into Wisconsin, you will need an import permit and veterinary control certificate. There are some rodents that you cannot import unless you get a permit from the Department of Natural Resources. You cannot keep certain native pests as pets, including cougars, black bears, raccoons and bobcats. Wisconsin allows the possession of monkeys, but not chimpanzees as pets. What exotic animals are legal in Utah, California or Nevada? Regardless of the condition you are in, we will investigate the legality of owning exotic animals. If you want to keep a monkey as a pet, there are a few laws you need to know. The state has a strict ban on keeping great apes, but there is an exception for animals purchased before 2007.
After purchasing the animal, the state allows the owner to keep it as a pet for as long as he wishes. However, in Washington State, you can only keep one monkey per household. Some states allow monkeys as pets, but have restrictions on the types of monkeys you can have, the types of monkeys you can have, and the types of permits and insurance you must keep up to date to comply with applicable laws.