§ 2119 Restricted Animal Imports

• •The department must update the prohibited animal list whenever changes occur.
• •The list applies to both importing and transporting animals into the state.
• •Violating the list can result in legal penalties for the importer or transporter.

A pet store wants to bring in exotic reptiles from another state for sale.

The department will check its current list of prohibited animals; if reptiles are on the list, the store cannot import or transport them into the state.