This is a state legislative proposal in Florida... not federal. It has nothing to do with the '9'. This is the state legislative proposal sponsored by Senator Soble... S318. It seeks to ban ownership of Reptiles of Concern aka ROC's as pets in FL. (Burm, retic, N. African, Scrub, green conda and Nile monitor). Comercially licensed interests would be able to continue to breed, buy and sell to other commercial interests in Fl, as well as sell out of state. Current holders of licensed pets could keep them til they die, but can not replace them.(Grandfathered) No new licenses would be issued. Status would be elevated from ROC to Restricted Species. This has now passed the senate 35-0. It must still pass the House, be reconciled and get signed by Governor before it becomes law. I believe all of that will happen. They are railroading this through.
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