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Regulations About Possessing and Selling Pets and Wildlife

Smart Pet Choices

Regulations About Possessing and Selling Pets and Wildlife

The possession and sale of wildlife and exotic animals is regulated at both the state and federal level. Read more to understand the regulations that apply in your area.

• British Columbia Wildlife Act
  
  
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  
  
• U.S. Federal Regulations—Summary (PDF, 208 kb)
  
  
• State of Washington—Harmful Exotic Wildlife
  
  
• State of Washington—Dangerous Wild Animals
  
  
• State of Oregon
  
  
• State of Idaho

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