TODAY's RESULT: The pet trade was excluded from ban on import of turtles & frogs in California

I would love to take this opportunity to thank a few folks.

1) Marshall Meyer: without Marshall we would not be here

2) Shane Bagnall: Shane was a shining star today making heartfelt and sincere testimony today. He clearly has the ear of the commission. Wise beyond is years.

3) Randy Wright: the commission was clearly pleased to hear Randy's statement. Randy was honest, thorough, credible & beyond sincere. I am sure his input will be considered heavily by the commission. Likely we will see the "671 permit" procedures follow his input.

4) Christine Roscher: after I/PIJAC exposed Fish & Game had excluded the pet trade from the ban on import of turtles & frogs, Christine spent her testimony time getting the Department & the Commission to be 100% certain they were NOT trying to backdoor our industry. Good on her for proving it! Awesome Chris!

5) The commissioners: All five commissioners clearly take their assignment very seriously. They are passionate & truly care about the wildlife & habitats of California. They are diligent in their efforts to maintain or improve them. DAN, thanks for taking the time to speak with me. Your honesty & recognition are not forgotten.

6) The DFG itself: DFG staff was clearly spot on with the assessments and assistance to the Commission. When the time came to discuss the turtle/frog ban, it was mentioned that the pet trade has a "261 exemption". I caught this, albeit many of the commission did not. I started our (My/PIJAC's) testimony & after providing my background info I asked for clarification on this point. To the Department's credit they presented a powerpoint that made it clear to anyone watching present or future the department maintained an exemption for the pet industry. Thanks for being prepared and forthright. DFG you rocked today! Keep up the good work.

7) Everyone who wrote letters. You rock too!

Thanks everyone! Woo hoo!
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AMAZON REPTILE CENTER

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• What happened in Ontario? Click Here! - jeffb, Wed Mar 3 18:09:41 2010
• Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - amazonreptile, Wed Mar 3 23:26:16 2010
• RE: Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - gila91, Thu Mar 4 00:21:58 2010
• RE: Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - jeffb, Thu Mar 4 05:19:33 2010
• RE: Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - gila91, Thu Mar 4 08:27:36 2010
• Did I say that? - jscrick, Thu Mar 4 08:49:51 2010
• RE: Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - NOdum, Thu Mar 4 10:23:26 2010
• the exemption already exists - amazonreptile, Thu Mar 4 10:46:32 2010
• RE: Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - tammyjoseph, Thu Mar 4 12:21:58 2010
• RE: Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - biophile, Thu Mar 4 12:45:00 2010
• RE: Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - jscrick, Thu Mar 4 14:50:31 2010
• RE: Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - gila91, Thu Mar 4 15:35:27 2010
• RE: Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - natsamjosh, Thu Mar 4 22:45:54 2010
• RE: Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - amazonreptile, Thu Mar 4 16:20:46 2010
• RE: Result: Pet trade excluded from ban! - emysbreeder, Fri Mar 5 00:12:34 2010