"Well the simple fact is that this law needs to be fixed because as it is there is no clear way to tell who is taking pictures and who is taking animals. Both may have live animals on them, both may have collecting gear and both may have a camera... But how do you tell who is in violation of the current regulation?"

I'm with you so far.

"I have heard of people taking captive animals outside to get some pictures, so even if they see you pick it up after you took the picture who is to say you did not bring it down with you for a natural photo setting in the first place."

But now this is getting silly. Yes, it is possible for perfectly law-abiding citizens to do things to look like they're breaking the law when they aren't. But, come on, that's just asking for trouble. I wouldn't have much sympathy for someone ticketed in that situation.

Patrick

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