Keystone State. Research and/or collections in state parks or state . NO PERMIT FEES WILL BE WAIVED FOR ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. next to a field to show supplementary information. Reading Fire Dept. BANS the following activities: PERMIT (Lake Erie commercial fishing license) required to take, catch and kill fish from Lake Erie waters and sell them. The permit to possess live fox will expire on the last day of the fox-trapping season. (e) Definitions. Companion Animal Hospital for cats, dogs, and exotic pets and wildlife (29 O.S. (11) Game or wild held captive. (6) In the family Mustelidae. (a) Unless otherwise provided in this section or the act, it is unlawful for a person to import, possess, sell, offer for sale or release within this Commonwealth the following wild animals or wild birds or the eggs of the birds or a crossbreed or hybrid of the wild animals or wild birds, which are similar in appearance: (1) In the family Felidae. PERMIT required to possess, introduce into state waters, import and transport triploid grass carp. Many species of exotic and wild animals also require negative test results before entry. Livestock Dealer's License - Any person buying or selling livestock or poultry must have a Dealer's License. This includes any of the following: head (including brain, tonsils, eyes and lymph nodes); spinal cord/backbone (vertebra); spleen; skull plate with attached antlers, if visible brain or spinal cord material is present; cape, if visible brain or spinal cord material is present; upper canine teeth, if root structure or other soft material is present; any object or article containing visible brain or spinal cord material; and brain-tanned hide. A one-time application fee of $10.00 is required prior to processing. thetime of the veterinary inspection. 137.33 . Examples of transporters include airlines and trucking companies. You will need to complete an application with the surety company, possibly post collateral and pay a fee for the bond. (1) It is unlawful to import any high-risk parts or materials from cervids harvested, taken or killed within any CWD-endemic state or Canadian province into this Commonwealth. (b) It is unlawful for a person to violate a provision of an Executive Order issued by the Director under the authority of this section. (2) A person wishing to import wildlife for a menagerie, exotic wildlife possession, exotic wildlife dealer or propagation purposes shall be in possession of a menagerie, exotic wildlife possession, exotic wildlife dealer or propagation permit prior to submitting the application for an import permit. The Western Pennsylvania National Wildlife Orphanage sits on 100 acres in Grindstone Township, Fayette County. But the requirements for . Exotic pets such as raccoons, foxes, skunks, bobcats, coyotes, wolves, wolf dogs, weasels, civet cats, spotted skunks, lynx, and bears most definitely can become infected and carry rabies. Indiana Pet Fox (1) Possess, purchase or receive exotic wildlife, without first securing a permit to possess exotic wildlife issued under this section or regulations pertaining to this section. While the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) enforces the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and regulates the import of many animals into the United States, we do not regulate the ownership of animals, including exotic and wild animals, as pets. In addition, individuals or businesses who buy, sell, offer to buy or sell, or transport or offer to transport, in commerce, warm-blooded animals to or from another dealer or exhibitor must be licensed as a dealer. It is unlawful for a person to possess exotic wildlife, except as provided in this subchapter, without having a bill of sale or other documentary evidence showing the name and address of the supplier of the exotic wildlife. PERMIT required for approved release of captive game or wildlife. 2023 Michigan State University College of Law. (1) A violation of this section relating to permits or regulations adopted thereunder is a summary offense of the first degree. 25, 1981; Amended May 1, 1982; Reserved July 1, 1987. This page requires Javascript. addyeb8dadefbf373ca2b51eefe62d33385b = addyeb8dadefbf373ca2b51eefe62d33385b + 'readingpa' + '.' + 'gov?subject=Community%20Site%20Permit%20Submission'; A new applicant for an exotic wildlife possession permit shall provide documentation of at least 2 years experience of hands-on work with the designated species, including care, feeding, handling, training and husbandry. (b) Shelter, care and protection.--No permit provided for in this section shall be granted until the commission is satisfied that the provisions for housing and caring for such exotic wildlife and for protecting the public are proper and adequate and in accordance with the standards established by the commission. 93, 1, effective July 1, 1987. (a) General. BANS killing, taking or possessing protected birds or take and possession of eggs or nests. Chapter 147. Note: Pennsylvania requires import permits for farmed cervids (deer, elk, etc. . (a) Authorization.--The commission may issue a permit to a person to act as an exotic wildlife dealer. Lawfully acquired mallard ducks, ringneck pheasant, bobwhite quail, chukar partridge and Hungarian partridge may be released for dog training or hunting purposes. A person with a commercial business that moves animals from one location to another is considered a transporter under the Animal Welfare Act and must be registered with the USDA. Adopted Apr. (34 PA Statutes 2164 to 2166; 58 Pa. Code 138.1 to 138.7). Exotic Animal Auction or Exchange Venue (Exotic Sale) Brochure (PDF Download) - English, Spanish; Exotic Animal and Exchange Venue Act; Organizer Record of Sales (for your records) Game and Parks Regulations (3) This subsection may not be construed to limit the removal or exportation of high-risk parts or materials from cervids harvested, taken or killed in any Disease Management Area established within this Commonwealth if the parts or materials are transported directly to any location or facility designated and approved in advance by the Commission to receive high-risk cervid parts for waste disposal, taxidermy or butchering purposes. Restricted Species Permit Application/Amendment New: $141.37 Renewal and Amendment: $73.13 Required for every new . Fish and Wildlife's Lacey Act (18 U.S.C. parrots, parakeets, finches, canaries, mynahs or wild fowl) for domestication, confinement or sale as pets or for zoological or menagerie collections - out-of-state consignor to mail copy of shipping invoice or single report to department within 14 days after export, Birds must be free of laryngotracheitis, duck virus enteritis, Newcastle disease, plague-like avian influenza, fowl cholera, fowl or bird pox, chlamydiosis, tuberculosis, mycoplasmosis, pullorum disease and fowl typhoid for import AND be free of laryngotracheitis, duck virus enteritis, velogenic Newcastle disease, plague-like avian influenza, avian tuberculosis, chlamydiosis, pullorum disease and fowl typhoid. The Animal Welfare Act does not allow Animal Care to prevent the use of animals in research or experimentation, however. (d) Authority to designate. During business hours or after hours, veterinarians must obtain a permit by calling 360-902-1878 or 1-800-902-1035. (4) In the family Procyonidae. Recreation. PLEASE Please read carefully. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; Horse Racing Exotic wildlife shall be housed in a safe and sanitary manner. Chronic Wasting Disease restrictions. All species of the bears. The submission process, if any, will be made known through public announcement, web site and other means reasonably intended to reach the widest audience. Here's how you know. requires a Certificate Number, USDA Stamp and USDA Veterinarian Signature, Exemptions includes zoos and circuses. Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. Cervid--Any member of the family Cervidae (deer), specifically including, but not limited to, the following species: black-tailed deer; caribou; elk; fallow deer; moose; mule deer; red deer; sika deer; white-tailed deer; and any hybrids thereof. A Salvage Permit is required to possess native, wild animals found dead. For renewals, please note that it is essential that you supply complete information including your Permit Number/Numbers and Permit Category/Categories. Includes genetically engineered organisms considered to be regulated articles. 11 DE MAYO - La Ciudad de Reading est ahora aceptando Solicitudes de Permisos para Eventos Especiales para eventos que ocurran el 31 de mayo en adelante! Title 34 Pa.C.S.A. For animal care licensing and registration, visitthe Apply (34 PA Statutes 2361; 58 Pa. Code 137.31). In summary, the exemptions include but are not limited to, retail pet stores, breeders with four or fewer breeding females of dogs, cats, and/or small exotic or wild mammals, sales of less than 25 dogs or cats per year to research facilities, purchases and sales of animals used only for the purposes of food or fiber (including fur), and any person who buys animals solely for his or her own use or enjoyment. A person wishing to import lawfully acquired wildlife, or parts thereof, shall first obtain an importation permit from the Commission. Sections 147.242--147.246 (relating to safety; sanitation; housing; acquisition and disposal; and health and welfare) pertain to all exotic wildlife possession permits. Approval is contingent upon neighbor (s) consent. See Chapter 147 (relating to special permits). Javascript is disabled in this browser. BANS import, possession, sale and release of certain wild mammals and birds and eggs and hybrids similar in appearance. This subsection does not permit the sale for release or the release of the mammals into the wild. APPLICATION FOR WILD ANIMAL POSSESSION PERMIT State Form 2402 (R13 / 2-17) Approved by State Board of Accounts, 2017 . (a) Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to release captive held or captive raised game or wildlife on any lands, public or private, without first securing a permit from the Commission. BANS catch, take, killing, possession, import and export, sale and purchase of endangered and threatened fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. To obtain a permit, fill out the animal permit application form. (3) An application for an importation permit shall state the name and address of the applicant, name and address of the person supplying the wildlife, the common and scientific name and the number of wildlife to be covered by the permit, the purpose for which the wildlife is being imported, the qualifications of the applicant to use the wildlife for the stated purpose and the location where the wildlife will be housed or retained. Only an accredited veterinarian can fill out a CVI. 147, Subch A, M O), (34 PA Statutes 2102, 2921-2922, 2925, 2930; 58 PA Code 147, Subch C-D, F, I, K & P). Chapter 23 (relating to Domestic Animal Law) or the requirements of a lawful quarantine order issued by the Department of Agriculture. All active permits issued through ePermits will remain valid and eligible for amendment until permit expiration. Feeding--The act of placing any artificial or natural substance for the use or consumption of wild, free-ranging cervids on an annual, seasonal or emergency basis. Locations or facilities designated and approved to receive high-risk cervid parts for waste disposal, taxidermy or butchering purposes will be made known through public announcement, web site and other means reasonably intended to reach the widest audience. La administracin del Gobernador Wolf levanta las rdenes de mitigacin en Memorial Day Si tiene alguna pregunta, comunquese con la lnea directa del Departamento de Salud de Pensilvania al 1-877-724-3258. 22, 2003; Amended Sept. 18, 2004; Amended June 17, 2006. (3 PA Statutes 2323; 7 Pa. Code Ch. Upcoming Events. The Assistant will ask you a series of questions. 442, No. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. (vii) Prohibit any new permits to possess or transport live cervids. (d) A person wishing to import lawfully acquired wildlife, or parts thereof, shall first obtain an importation permit from the Commission subject to the following: (1) Importation permits will be issued for a fee of $50 for each transaction.