So long as no barter or funds are exchanged, meaning the animal is a bonafied gift, it can be transported across state lines without an USF&W inter-state commerce permit.

Some states require a "state" permit for the keeping of any species amended to the ESA, native or not, so you would need to check the ordinances regarding such within the state of your pending move. I believe New York, North Carolina and Virginia are three states requiring such permits, but I am certain there are more.

Should you move, you will be able to take your animals with you, without applying for a USF&W inter-state commerce permit, as no sale or barter has taken place, but I would advise you keep any and all documentation, supporting the origin and acquistion of any specimens you are traveling with, simply to avoid any questions that could arise from a traffic stop...



Best regards,



Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres

University of Arkansas

snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu

501.603.1947

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