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Matt Harris
at Mon Nov 20 15:39:45 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Matt Harris ]
You're correct to a point Randal. It depends how the law is written. In NY, the DEC acknowledges Federal Law when it comes to regulating non-native animals under the E.S.A. (e.g.crocodilians) and basically if the Feds say its protected (i.e., all pure croc species covered by the E.S.A.) then they consider it an Endangered Species and it requires a state endangered species permit here (even though crocs aren't native..obviously). However, even IF the crocodile is a hybrid and exempt under the Federal E.S.A, NY state law still considers it a crocodilian and it requires a NY endangered species permit. NY laws don't recognize hybrids or subspecies, so if its either a hybrid species, or even a subspecies not native to the state( e.g., C. h. atricaudatus) it requires an endangered species permit in NY.
The NY laws are written to specifically state that local municipalities may enact more stringent regs if they chose to do so.
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RE: Ditto...Albany County, NY. - Matt Harris, Mon Nov 20 15:39:45 2006